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TUESDAY PG 1 :30 AM - 11:30 AM King Holiday Observance Press Briefing The King Center Screening Room For More Information Contact: Carmen Coya at (404) 526-8975 or ccoya@thekingcenter.

2 TUESDAY PG 1 :30 AM - 11:30 AM King Holiday Observance Press Briefing The King Center Screening Room For More Information Contact: Carmen Coya at (404) or ccoya@thekingcenter.org :00 AM - 11:15 AM SESSION I (Elementary Schools) 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM SESSION II (Middle & High Schools) Students with King The King Center, The Yolanda D. King Theatre For The Performing Arts Year-round, The King Center s C.E.O., Dr. Bernice A. King, extends an invitation public, private, and charter schools visit The King Center and engage in a dialogues with King family members and/or people who knew and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Panelists will share intimate and personal sries about the lives of Dr. and Mrs.King and the importance of embracing Nonviolence365 as a lifestyle. For More Information Contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) (404) or programs@thekingcenter.org 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM King Holiday Observance Kick-Off Reception & Dream Forward Community Awards Freedom Hall - FREE and Open the Public The Kick-Off Reception serves as the opening event for the The King Holiday Observance and is an invitation the general public join us in honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The inaugural Dream Forward Community Service Awards will be presented in the categories of Community Engagement/Social Justice, Environmental Responsibility, Media, and Faith Based. It will be a gathering of dignitaries, local consulates, elected officials, college and university presidents, corporate and business leaders, local activists, pasrs, emerging youth leaders, the entertainment community and the community-at-large participating in a celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. King. For More Information Contact: Tangela Gray at (404) or tgray@thekingcenter.org.

3 WEDNESDAY 11 :00 AM - 11:15 AM SESSION I (Elementary Schools) 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM SESSION II (Middle & High Schools) Students with King The King Center, The Yolanda D. King Theatre For The Performing Arts Year-round, The King Center s C.E.O., Dr. Bernice A. King, extends an invitation public, private, and charter schools visit The King Center and engage in dialogues with King family members and/or people who knew and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Panelists will share intimate and personal sries about the lives of Dr. and Mrs.King and the importance of embracing Nonviolence365 as a lifestyle. For More Information Contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) (404) or programs@thekingcenter.org PG 2

4 THURSDAY 12 :00 AM - 11:15 AM SESSION I (Elementary Schools) 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM SESSION II (Middle & High Schools) Students with King The King Center, The Yolanda D. King Theatre For The Performing Arts Year-round, The King Center s C.E.O., Dr. Bernice A. King, extends an invitation public, private, and charter schools visit The King Center and engage in dialogues with King family members and/or people who knew and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Panelists will share intimate and personal sries about the lives of Dr. and Mrs. King and the importance of embracing Nonviolence365 as a lifestyle. For More Information Contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) (404) or programs@thekingcenter.org PG 3

SCHEDULE OF Events ith Peace w f o y c a g Remem e ber! Celebrate! Act! King s L FRIDAY 13 2 0 1 7 Justice 11:00 AM The State of Georgia s 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.

5 SCHEDULE OF Events ith Peace w f o y c a g Remem e ber! Celebrate! Act! King s L FRIDAY Justice 11:00 AM The State of Georgia s 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Tribute North Wing Georgia State Capil Georgians Coming Together Serve Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.. For More Information Contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) (404) or programs@thekingcenter.org 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Coretta Scott King s Memoir - My Life, My Love, My Legacy Reception, Intimate Conversation & Book Signing with Dr. Bernice A. King and Rev. Dr. Barbara Reynolds The King Center, Yolanda D. King Theatre for the Performing Arts - FREE and Open the Public The King Center invites the public a reception, intimate conversation and book signing of the soon--be released memoir My Life, My Love, My Legacy by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, as ld Rev. Dr. Barbara Reynolds. The King Center CEO, Dr. Bernice A. King will join Dr. Reynolds in an intimate conversation moderated by Jocelyn Dorsey. This is the opportunity purchase copies prior it going officially on sale nationally on January 17th. To order books call (404) You may also order online at For More Information Contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) (404) or programs@thekingcenter.org PG 4

6 SATURDAY 14 7:00 PM - :00 PM The Annual Salute Greatness Awards Gala Hyatt Regency Hotel 265 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA Reception 6:00 PM Dinner and Program: 7:00 PM Ticketed Event; purchase tickets at The Annual Salute Greatness Awards Gala is The King Center s premier fundraising initiative. One of the Center s highest honors, the Salute Greatness Award, is presented at the dinner recognize national and/or international individuals and corporations that exemplify excellence in their leadership and have demonstrated a commitment social responsibility in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. STG Award Individual Honoree: Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery- Civil Rights Icon, Retired Pasr, Co-Founder of the Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute. STG Award Corporate Honoree: COSTCO, accepted by CEO & President W. Craig Jelinek. The King Center s Coretta Scott King A.N.G.E.L..Award (Advancing Nonviolence through Generations of Exceptional Leadership Award). The award is given in honor of and in keeping with the spirit of Mrs. Coretta Scott King. It recognizes a youth or young adult (ages 12-25) and a youth organization/initiative that exemplify exceptional leadership in the areas of peace, social justice and nonviolent social change. A.N.G.E.L. Award YOUTH Honoree: Mary Pat Hecr - National Youth Direcr, National Action Network A.N.G.E.L. Award YOUTH Organization Honoree: SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere), accepted by Executive Direcr Carleen Wray and Gabrielle Allen-Destroismaisons (student and program participant). PG 5

7 SATURDAY 14 (Cont'd) The Christine King Farris Legacy of Service Award recognizes individuals who have a lifelong hisry of service and exemplify the values based on the leadership philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his methods of Nonviolence. Honoree: Mrs. Doris Dozier Crenshaw- Civil Rights Legend and Founder of The Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute (SYLDI). The Inaugural Yolanda D. King Higher Ground Award recognizes individuals in the arts or sports arena who have: chosen take the higher ground in addressing adverse and challenging situations; demonstrated one of the six principles of Dr. King s philosophy and methodology of Nonviolence in their life s work; or enhanced the quality of life for marginalized populations. Honoree: Mr. Edward James Olmos - Award-winning acr, producer, and humanitarian. For More Information Contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) or programs@thekingcenter.org PG 6

8 SCHEDULE OF Events ith Peace w f o y c a g Remem e ber! Celebrate! Act! King s L Justice SUNDAY :00PM - 6:00 PM Martin Luther King, Jr. Artistic Tribute The King Center, Yolanda D. King Theatre For The Performing Arts - FREE & Open the Public Hosted by: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park Service, The King Center, The MLK March Committee, The King Family Legacy Foundation Emcee Twanda Black Stephon Ferguson Award Winning Dramatic Presenter Tony Smith Award Winning Caricature Artist Phil Williams Radio Host, Producer, Animation Ministry and Jeff Sailor, Vocalist Vernessa Mitchell Award Winning Vocalist and Psalmist Body of Christ International Music and Dance Ministry featuring Coach Wesley Greater Works Assembly Praise Team with Apostle Darryl Winsn Lexi Breed Vocalist Nikeland Nichols Vocalist Video Tribute Let Freedom Ring by Evangelist Alveda C. King For More Information Contact: Rebecca Karcher at Rebecca_karcher@nps.gov PG 7

9 MONDAY PG 8 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM MLK Day Service Project: "Clearing the Path for Our Future" Friends of Refugees: Jolly Avenue Community Gardens, Clarksn, GA We believe there should be no barriers for our children's quest obtain an education. The MLK Day Service Project will focus on clearing the pathway for our children walk school safely. The King Center, in partnership with Friends of Refugees, PURE, GA Tech and the Points of Light (Fellows Program), have joined gether rebuild one of the central walking routes for the children walking Clarkson High School and Indian Creek Elementary. Currently, the pathway these schools is covered in mud and pine needle debris. This initiative will highlight the larger struggle for transportation and pedestrian safety with county leadership, while modeling the act of taking responsibility for the immediate solution in the midst of seeking a permanent change. For More Information Contact: Bonita Hampn Smith at (404) or programs@thekingcenter.org :00 AM - 1:00 PM The Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service Ebenezer Baptist Church Horizon Sanctuary - FREE & Open the Public (Limited Seating) The Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service is the spiritual hallmark of the King Holiday Observance. The service is an ecumenical endeavor which is held on the Federal Holiday at Ebenezer Baptist Church located near The King Center. Keynote Speaker: Father Michael L. Pfleger - Saint Sabina Church, Chicago, Il. Special Tribute: Sen. Bernie Sanders (D)-VT Performances by: Minister Darlene McCoy (Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host), Minister Micah Stamply, Korean Christian Children s Choir, Tap Dancers-Freddie & Teddie, Craig Lewis Band Special Guest: Sen. Johnny Isakson (R)-GA, Congressman Henry H. Johnson (D)- GA Atrney General Chris Carr, Mayor Kasim Reed (Atlanta), Japanese C.G. Takashi Shinozuka, Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock(Senior Pasr, Ebenezer Baptist Church), Mr. Tyrese Gibson, Mr. Royce Mann of the Paideia School For More Information Contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) or programs@thekingcenter.org

10 MONDAY 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Beloved Community Talks: Let's Bridge The Racial Divide Across Urban, Suburban and Rural America The King Center, The Yolanda D. King Theatre For The Performing Arts - FREE & Open the Public The launch of this signature event will take place before a live audience, and streamed via Facebook and promoted across national media and major social media channels. "I am convinced that men hate each other because they don't know each other, and they don't know each other because they don't communicate with each other, and they don't communicate with each other because they are separated from each other." -MLK address Cornell College 1962 In keeping with Dr. King s assertion that people are divided because we are disconnected, on the King Holiday Observance, The King Center will launch, via the Beloved Community Talks platform, a two-year campaign, Let s Bridge the Racial Divide Across Urban, Suburban and Rural America. The campaign is focused on engaging people work gether create actionable solution that bridge the racial divides across urban, suburban, and rural America. The campaign will be a national catalyst heal the disconnect between people of America from different ideological, cultural, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. The campaign will begin with a launch during the King Holiday Observance, January th, from 6 8:30 PM Eastern, and will be streamed from The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The launch event will be the first of a series of influencers leading by example in mass calls--action create the conditions that make true community possible. Bridging the Racial Divide is the first stage of The King Center s campaign build a network of individuals and organizations working collectively create The Beloved Community that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s envisioned. PG 9 The campaign two-year community creating initiative beginning on January th and ending on December 31 st, 2018 at the conclusion of activities reflecting the 50 th anniversaries of Dr. King s assassination and The King Center s founding. The King Center seeks answer the question Dr. King posed in title of his last book: Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? Community is the only answer.

11 MONDAY Confirmed participants are as follows: Dr. Bernice A. King - CEO, The King Center Dr. Alveda King - Board Member, The King Center & Founder of Alveda King Ministries Sen. Bernie Sanders - (D)-VT Governor John Kasich - Governor, State of Ohio Mayor Kasim Reed - Atlanta, GA Bakari Sellers - CNN Commentar; Former SC State Senar; Former Candidate for Lt. Governor of SC Pasr Jentezen Franklin-Pasr, Free Chapel Worship Center Mary Pat Hecr - National Youth Direcr, National Action Network Adam Cook - Sons of the Confederate Veterans Chris Crass - Community Organizer; Activist Michael Thurmond - CEO-Elect, DeKalb County, GA Dr. Umar Johnson - Psychologist Carli Eli - Conservative Evangelical & John 8:23 Ministries Penny Nance - CEO, Concerned Women of America Daniel Blackman - Social Entrepreneur Daryl Davis - Musician, author, lecturer, acr and race relations expert (invited) For More Information Contact: Bonita Hampn-Smith or Carmen Luisa Coya-van Duijn (404) or programs@ thekingcenter.org PG

The King Center Screening Room Open to Media/Press Only

King Holiday Observance Week January 9 to 15 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM KING HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE PRESS BRIEFING The King Center Screening Room Open to Media/Press Only Tuesday 9 Carmen Luisa Coya-van Duijn at