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Worcester State College Press
Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tenth Annual Youth Breakfast Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Worcester, MA – January 12, 2004) The Tenth Annual Youth Breakfast honoring the memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held at Worcester State College, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2004 in the WSC Gymnasium. The Martin Luther King Community Breakfast has become one of the premier community events of the year for Worcester youth. The theme of the MLK Youth Breakfast, Youth Against Violence, is a program for youth, by youth, designed to build awareness of the principles and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was the MLK Committee’s concern that many Worcester youth are not knowledgeable about Dr. King and his philosophy. As a result, the first MLK Youth Breakfast was held in 1995. The first event drew 200 youth, the second, 500, and the number continues to grow. The event is designed to build awareness, develop communication skills, and develop leadership skills. All honorees, speakers and award recipients (Community Service and MLK Poetry Contest Winners) will be youth from the Worcester areas that are selected by their peers. Angel Hampton will receive the Youth Service Award for her commitment as an advocate for youth, and James Williams, Jr. will receive the Community Service Award. Two Worcester State College President’s Scholarships will be awarded during the breakfast. Local youth talent will also perform song, dance, and readings. The MLK Youth Breakfast is open to everyone. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information, contact the Diversity Office/Affirmative Action, Worcester State College, (508) 929-8117.
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