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MLK Day/Black History

Carr Center highlights sneakers and the ‘sneakerheads’ who love them

Published March 13, 2020

Advertiser Times
Carr Center highlights sneakers and the ‘sneakerheads’ who love them

DETROIT — People collect stamps, baseball cards and even cars, but in recent years one of the most popular things to collect has been sneakers.

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Published February 3, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission to host event for Black History Month

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is teaming up with the Anton Art Center in Mount Clemens on a community arts day to celebrate Black History Month.

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Published January 29, 2020

C&G Newspapers
Community comes together for MLK Day in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Individuals from around Macomb County gathered in Macomb Township to hear a message of “Love Is Spoken Here.”

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Published January 27, 2020

C&G Newspapers
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated at annual breakfast

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/EASTPOINTE — This year’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, organized by the Macomb County Ministerial Alliance, was headlined by two special guest speakers: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens, the first black female mayor in Macomb County history.

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Published January 21, 2020

Southfield Sun
Southfield’s MLK taskforce encourages action at 35th annual peace walk, celebration

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Pavilion overflowed with song and celebration Jan. 20, as community members gathered for the 35th year in a row to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Constance Harris sings along to “Amazing Grace” at Hope United Methodist Church during the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year’s celebration is slated for Jan. 20.

Published January 15, 2020

Southfield Sun
Annual MLK celebration returns Jan. 20 to Southfield

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — The annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will return to Southfield for its 35th year Jan. 20.

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Published January 15, 2020

Rochester Post
Seven students to receive OU’s Keeper of the Dream Award

ROCHESTER HILLS — Seven Oakland University students will be recognized for their work in breaking down racial and cultural barriers during the university’s annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration.

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Published January 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers
Students, families to spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day serving community

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — For the fourth year, the cities of Berkley and Royal Oak will partner to host their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event.

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Published January 6, 2020

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Governor, Eastpointe mayor to headline MLK Day breakfast

MACOMB COUNTY — For more than 15 years, the United Together Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast has brought the Macomb County community together to celebrate King’s message and find ways to realize his lessons in the community today.

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Published January 8, 2019

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Royal Oak, Berkley to celebrate ‘a day on, not a day off’

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — The cities of Royal Oak and Berkley will host their third annual joint Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event at Royal Oak High School Jan. 21.

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