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Son Carries on King's 'Dream' Message Post in the Piedmonter on Friday, January 16, 2004 Written by Brian Anderson, Staff Writer Much has been achieved in the four decades since Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his impassioned "I have a dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. But, his son told hundreds gathered beneath the watery skies of Oakland last Friday, a great deal is left to accomplish. "For every year that we come to this point, there are questions that are raised," Martin Luther King III said. "The question is: Have we really achieved the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.? We certainly have not achieved that dream. Not yet." King came to Oakland to launch what is scheduled to be several weeks of events honoring his father's 75th birthday, officially recognized on Jan. 19; the month-long celebration is hosted by the city's Cultural Arts and Marketing Department and SBC Communications. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed April 4, 1968, in Memphis. The civil rights leader had fought to bring equality and justice to black Americans and others who felt abandoned by the system. Today, his son continues that effort. He urged people to educate themselves and then use the knowledge to better their lives and the lives of those around them. "When we work together, we will be successful," he said. The event, held in front of Oakland City Hall downtown, featured a gospel choir and speeches from Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown, City Council members and others. Upcoming events include Rhythmic Concepts Inc. and the Oakland Jazz Choir's "In the Name of Love," a musical tribute and celebration held in King's honor, at 7:30 p.m. January 18, at the Calvin Simmons Theater, 10 Tenth Street. The multimedia event features Linda Tillery, the Cultural Heritage Choir, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and Oakland Jazz Choir. U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee will deliver the opening remarks and the mayor will present the first Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award to a community member. For ticket information, call (510) 287-8880 or visit www.oaklandjazzchoir.com Related events include: A free tour of historic points of interest in African American history in Oakland is set for 11:00 am on January 17. The tour begins at the African American Museum and Library, 659 14th Street. Contra Costa Times
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Related links: - African American Library - Craft & Cultural Arts - Oakland Jazz - Piedmonter |
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