Upcoming Events

 

Black History Month 2023

 

Black History Month MLK Jr. Awards Ceremony & Reception

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On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 3:30pm, in Holgate Street Church of Christ, 2600-Holgate Str. the MLKCC Black History Month Awards Ceremony & Reception will be held to recognize local individuals that have made a significant contribution to “Black History”.

 

After the awards ceremony, a networking reception featuring a variety of ethic dishes will be available and you can meet and greet the award recipients.

 

The 2023 theme is BLACK RESISTANCE: Holding the United States accountable to live up to its ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice for all.

 

Congratulations! To the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee Black History Month Award Recipients who characterize and embody the principles of non-violence and reconciliation which guided Rev. Dr. King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.

 

Mary Flowers, Over 30 years Champion for Racial Justice,

Dr. Maxine Mimms Change Maker Award

 

Kevin Allen, CBTU Executive Committee WSLC Tryee Scott & Beverly Sims Labor Award

 

Lyle Quasim, Chair Black Education Strategy Roundtable & Co-Chair of the Tacoma – Pierce County Black Collective

Larry Gossett, Servant of the People Award

 

Harold Scoggins, Seattle Fire Chief

Norman “Norm” Rice Public Servant Award

 

Linda Thomas Black, UNCF Pacific NW Develop Director for Washington, Alaska & Oregon

Mona Bailey Education Advocate Award

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