The March-ON Arkansas: 53 Years Later, Arkansas… America— Our Legacy: Where Are We Now? Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech to be Resounded at Arkansas State Capitol
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Mr. Dale Charles,
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The “March-On… Arkansas”
53 Years Later, Arkansas… America— Our Legacy: Where Are We
Now? Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a
Dream" Speech to be Resounded at Arkansas State Capitol and Convention to Follow
The nation is in an uproar. Hate is at an all time high and honor is at an all time low. God is talking. Where are the preachers? What more do we need to see? Who will lead us? Where is the model of hope? Hear our cry oh lord but not only do we need you to hear us, let the people who love you come together as one!
Little Rock, AR July 9, 2016 – The 53rd anniversary of Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech will be resounded
with a day themed, The Legacy Assignment
2016: Reflecting the Past… Inspecting
the Present… and Projecting the Future. The event is set for August 28 at
6pm on the steps of the State Capitol with the “March-On Arkansas” declaring
Arkansas upwards and onwards.
Fifty-three years ago on August 28, 1963 at the March on
Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Rev. Dr. King delivered his most famous prophecy
on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. This salute both uplifts the message of
Rev. King as well as issue a relevant call to action in honor of the slain
biblical rights preacher, pastor and prophet who gave the ultimate sacrifice by
laying down his life.
Organizers, the Arkansas NAACP, The College of Aspiring Artists
and the Original PBICVR Kingfest convey that in this critical time of race
relations, riots and outcries, a need for love and non-violent principles, as exemplified
by Rev. Dr. King and leaders in his day is urgent. Furthermore, that Arkansas
and the nation are in urgent need of modeling and putting on display the
principles taught by Dr. King. The salute
will feature national and international speakers, preachers and creative
talents who will challenge the nation from Arkansas to do what is right and
work forward with a legacy initiative to keep it right.
The theme in part, “Reflecting
the Past… Inspecting the Present… and Projecting the Future” is a
continuation from the first national tribute held in Memphis, Tennessee on the
first Federal Holiday of the birthday of Rev. Dr. King. Today, with an intense
focus on healing, reconciliation, restoration and an updated movement of
empowerment, it is being brought to Arkansas by the original producers. The Legacy Assignment 2016 Initiative focuses
on a statewide effort committed to uplifting a positive image of Arkansas’
legacy on family and race and brings up to 12 Legacy Cities from across the state that will stand in solidarity both
at the Capitol and then back to their cities as Arkansas Legacy Cities all year
long.
Eight years ago on, August 28, 2008, at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little
Rock, the William
J. Clinton Foundation and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public
Service sponsored the 45th Anniversary Salute in partnership with
The College of Aspiring Artists for one of the opening chapters for a
documentary film. On this same day,
Senator Barack Obama received the nomination for President of the United States
at the Democratic Convention in Denver, Colorado and later this same year, 40
years beyond the final Prophecy of King, Mr. Obama would be elected the 1st
African American President of these United States of America. What will happen
this time? Organizers are inviting spiritual leaders, corporate, government,
business, youth and community leaders along with concerned individuals to partner
and sign on. The speaker/talent lineup
will be announced on August 1st.
After the salute, The Legacy Assignment 2016 moves to southeast Arkansas to Dumas for a four-day convention that unfolds in a festival-styled homecoming and networking event designed for persons who value—family, love, community engagement and enrichment. It is set to be one of the most uplifting and empowering moments in the history of the nation and especially in Arkansas for people to attend and learn about the power of legacy. One of the nation’s premiere representatives of legacy in family, ministry and the creative and entertainment industry, Bishop Marvin L. Winans is the opening speaker, and many other credible leaders will share their legacy experience.
Additional details and registration can be fount at: http://keepersofthefaith.today/
After the salute, The Legacy Assignment 2016 moves to southeast Arkansas to Dumas for a four-day convention that unfolds in a festival-styled homecoming and networking event designed for persons who value—family, love, community engagement and enrichment. It is set to be one of the most uplifting and empowering moments in the history of the nation and especially in Arkansas for people to attend and learn about the power of legacy. One of the nation’s premiere representatives of legacy in family, ministry and the creative and entertainment industry, Bishop Marvin L. Winans is the opening speaker, and many other credible leaders will share their legacy experience.
Additional details and registration can be fount at: http://keepersofthefaith.today/
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