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December Meeting Announcement
The MLK Steering Committee will meet 6:00PM on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 4505 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713 .
MLK Steering Committee Accepting Nominations for 2014 Keeper of the Dream Awards
The MLK Steering Committee is accepting nominations for the 2014 Keeper of the Dream Award. Nominations are due by Friday, December 13, 2013.
The Keeper of the Dream Award is a public recognition of individuals, organizations, or institutions for outstanding leadership and/or service to improve the quality of life for all citizens and work toward racial equality, human rights, peace and economic justice for all people. Annually, the MLK Steering Committee acknowledges one individual and one organization.
Nominees must be a resident or previous resident of the Durham Community, of any age, demonstrated outstanding leadership and/or service to improve the quality of life for all citizens and work toward racial equality, human rights, peace and economic justice for all people and not have recently received honors or recognition for this act.
The individual and organization selected to receive the 2014 Keeper of the Dream Award will receive email notification of their selection. The Award will be presented during the 2014 Annual Religious Service on Monday, January 20, 2014 at St. Mark A.M.E. Church, 531 South Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701.
To make a nomination, complete the Online Nomination Form or download the Nomination Form.
The Keeper of the Dream Award is a public recognition of individuals, organizations, or institutions for outstanding leadership and/or service to improve the quality of life for all citizens and work toward racial equality, human rights, peace and economic justice for all people. Annually, the MLK Steering Committee acknowledges one individual and one organization.
Nominees must be a resident or previous resident of the Durham Community, of any age, demonstrated outstanding leadership and/or service to improve the quality of life for all citizens and work toward racial equality, human rights, peace and economic justice for all people and not have recently received honors or recognition for this act.
The individual and organization selected to receive the 2014 Keeper of the Dream Award will receive email notification of their selection. The Award will be presented during the 2014 Annual Religious Service on Monday, January 20, 2014 at St. Mark A.M.E. Church, 531 South Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701.
To make a nomination, complete the Online Nomination Form or download the Nomination Form.
MLK Steering Committee Awards Academic Scholarships to High School Seniors
The MLK Steering Committee awarded Academic Scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the amount of $500.00.
The following students received Academic Scholarships:
Additionally, Sharice Bullock received the Thomas Davis Leadership Award for exemplary community service and Robert Hunter, III received the Frank Howard Alston Educator Award in recognition of his outstanding academic record, commitment to education & leadership
The following students received Academic Scholarships:
- Sharice Charmayne Brand, the daughter of Ms. Tonya Brand and Mr. Marvin Hill, is a senior at Hillside High School. She plans to attend Winston-Salem State University to study nursing.
- Marcus Mahatoo Bullock, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Mark and Marsha Bullock, is a senior at Riverside High School. He plans to attend North Carolina State University to study engineering.
- Roderick Lemont Cameron, the son of Mr. & Ms. Calvin and Anita Cameron, is a senior at Southern High School. He plans to attend Winston-Salem State University to study computer science.
- Brianna Michelle Dowd, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Victoria Dowd, is a senior at Southern School of Energy & Sustainability. She plans to attend North Carolina State University or the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is undecided on her course of study.
- Eric Duncan, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Lillie Duncan, is a senior at Southern School of Energy & Sustainability. He plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to study accounting.
- Robert Wellington Hunter, III, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jr. & Serita Hunter is a senior at Hillside High School. He plans to attend North Carolina A&T State University to study accounting.
- Stefanee Marita Powell, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Steven and Jan Powell is a senior at Riverside High School. She plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to study physical therapy.
- Veronica Best Walker, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dwight and Dalia Walker is a senior at Northern High School. She plans to attend Campbell University to study pre-pharmacy.
Additionally, Sharice Bullock received the Thomas Davis Leadership Award for exemplary community service and Robert Hunter, III received the Frank Howard Alston Educator Award in recognition of his outstanding academic record, commitment to education & leadership
