Yakima Martin Luther King Day March and Awards - January 18, 2010

On January 18, 2010, Yakima celebrated Martin Luther King Day with its 25th annual Peace March, this year entitled "Remember, Celebrate, Act: A day on, not a day off. Many cultures, one voice." Afterward, at the Yakima Convention Center there were speakers and 4 people were honored for what they have done to improve the lives of their communities. Amongst them were Ricardo Garcia, former Executive Director of KDNA and the Northwest Communities Education Center, and the visionary that raised the money to build Granger's Community Center.

Also receiving "Spirit of the Dream" awards were:

* Henry Beauchamp, the first black mayor of Yakima and a longtime community advocate and activist.

* Sister Kathleen Ross, outgoing president and founder of Heritage University in Toppenish, which serves many low-income students who may not have otherwise receive an education.

* The Rev. Robert Trimble, pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church who led the successful effort in 2006 to rename B Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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[pimpmandew]

i was there....