Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life for a better, unified world. The City of Tacoma honored his legacy by recognizing the people who made their own sacrifices towards a better community. FOX13
honored his legacy by recognizing the people who made their own sacrifices towards a better community.
The theme of the city’s 35th annual celebration was "And We Rise." City leaders said Tacoma is recovering from some challenges, but together they’re working to rise above.The spirit of Dr. King lived on through the city’s spirited celebration of his life and legacy. People of all races, ages and backgrounds joined Monday to honor his dream.
Every year on the national holiday, the city hosts its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Awards Ceremony. Community members nominate people who embody Dr. King’s mission of service. Winners are awarded for their contributions towards the greater good of Tacoma. "We have an obligation to stand up and do more and do it together!" said the mayor.
Doing it together is why so many non-profit organizations were invited to the ceremony’s outreach fair to share their mission with others, hoping to help shape the future of the city.was one of several groups that attended. It’s a leadership academy that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion within companies, school districts and classrooms.
"A lot of kids don’t see past a certain mark. So, to give a kid that belief, to let a kid know that you believe in them that’s the ultimate for our organization," Tashon Brown, lead business consultant with PUSH for Dreams.Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 13 Seattle app.
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