KBOO is proud once again to be able to broadcast live from the World Arts Foundation's 'Keep Alive the Dream' Tribute to Martin Luther King Junior.
“A Single Garment of Destiny”
A Tribute to the Life & Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We work to “Keep Alive The Dream”
Monday, January 16, 2017 - 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Highland Center, 7600 NE Glisan St., Portland, Oregon 97213
World Arts Foundation, Inc. presents its 32nd consecutive Tribute to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. undoubtedly one of the great American heroes and world citizens. The 2017 tribute will include speakers, arts and musical tributes to local artists whose contributions have put Portland on the map and will last a lifetime.
Portland's annual “Keep Alive the Dream” is recognized regionally and nationally as one of the largest community-based celebrations in the U.S. World Arts Foundation, Inc. humbly offers to give voice to the heritage of ordinary citizens’ struggle for peace, social justice, civil rights, and human dignity.
The entire program will honor Martin Luther King, Jr. by showcasing a variety of outstanding expressions in song, oration, dance and drumming. Program format will include digital media, high definition tape-delayed broadcast, and live artistic presentations commemorating “A Single Garment of Destiny.” Program participates will include an array of community speakers from various civic and social community organizations.
Invited guests will include a diversity of talented local and regional speakers and performances by: The Honorable Margaret Carter, Ray & Ada Tellis, Bravo, Portland Inter-faith Choir, Bishop Grace Osborne, Kukatonon, The Legendary Beyons, Kemba Shannon Dance Ensemble local student groups and choirs from Portland Public Schools including the nationally acclaimed, Jefferson Dancers and many more.
Lifetime Achievement Awards is a program centerpiece, which recognizes the contribution of individuals and organizations for exemplary community service. They have distinguished themselves, and have “gone the extra mile” to give the greater Portland metropolitan community a higher quality of life. Our 2017 recipients include:
Raymond Burrell, Pearl Thomas, Rolia Manyongai, Amando Gonzales, Dr. Carole Smith, Ron Silver, Ray & Ada Tellis, Eldon Jones; Posthumously Geoffrey Neil Brooks; Pastor Mary Overstreet; Karen “KK” Bowles-Scott, and Ann Granville.
Victory Village and Bazaar compliments the full day of voices, music, and purpose with a full range of arts, crafts, services, educational materials, food, photographs, films, and a cultural-rich network of arts and education advocates.
“Keep Alive the Dream” will be live video streamed on YouTube and Facebook, aired live through Portland Community Media (Cable 11); Portland Public Schools (Television Services), and KBOO-FM Radio (90.7 FM) will broadcast the live program in real time.
SPONSORS: include but not limited to Portland Public Schools, Providence Health & Services, Portland Association of Teachers, Oregon Education Association, TriMet, Enterprise Holdings, State Farm - Cedric Berry Agency, Portland, General Electric, Concordia University, KBOO Radio (90.7 FM), Portland Community Media and Television Services (PPS) any many others.
A donation of $5.00 or five cans of non-perishable foods will be accepted gratefully and given to local food banks. All attendees will be admitted free!
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