Michelle Obama urges huge participation at MLK Jr. Day Events
by Harrison Maina, Ajabu Africa News, posted January 16, 2011
BOSTON, Mass._Michelle Obama, wife of president Barack Obama, has urged all people of goodwill to make an effort to register and participate at various community activities during celebrations to mark the 25th year since the advent of The King Legacy of Service.
The King Legacy of Service is a national day of service to the community in honor of the contributions made to society by the late civil rights leader, The Rev. Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.. ( Learn about Dr. King:-Wikipedia)
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is a part of United We Serve, the President's national call to service initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems.
The day is usually observed during Dr. King Jr.'s birthday which falls around January 15. This year's event will be observed
tomorrow, Monday, January 17, 2011.
In an email to Ajabu Africa.com and it's readers, Mrs. Obama asked all people of goodwill to turn out in big numbers this Monday to participate in community projects that provide opportunities for any willing person to serve in honor of Dr. King.
“Each January, we remember Dr. King on his own holiday -- and one of the best ways to preserve his legacy is to engage in service ourselves. As Dr. King told us, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'", said Mrs Obama.
"That's why this Monday, January 17th, Organizing for America volunteers will be participating in service projects all across the country in Dr. King's honor. There will be food drives, neighborhood clean-ups, education projects, blood drives, and more", she added.
She provided a link where volunteers can find and register for events happening in their local areas.
“Please help Barack and me honor the legacy of Dr. King, and join us in service to our country once again this year”, urged Mrs. Obama.
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