MLK Jr. Day of Remembrance and Service at St. Elizabeth Church - 1.20.19 (Part 1) ~ Photos and Article by EJCooley

In Pursuit of the Dream

Inspiring Patriotic, Purposeful and Service-Driven Lives

City of Richmond, Virginia, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Highland Park, Richmond, VA, January 21, 2019

The program began with an introduction by Paul Manning, Chief Service Officer, for a video entitled, Legacy of Service.  City executives, volunteers and parishioners were welcomed by Rev. James Arsenault, Administrator, St. Elizabeth Church.  An introduction of Mayor Levar Stoney was given by Tahoura Simpson, REAL LIFE, City of Richmond AmeriCorps Member. Sharon Burton, spoke on behalf of the Valentine Museum: "The Impact of MLK, Jr. on Segregation and Integration in Richmond, VA."

Videos provided during the program were of a Bio of Dr. King, The Blueprint and portions of The Mountain speech.  The program ended with an Adjournment from Paul Manning, who asked all present to reach out to your neighbor with a hand-shake.  There were eleven service projects scheduled throughout the city, with one hundred, seventy-seven volunteers.

~ Photos by EJCooley