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MLK Steering Committee Announces 2015 King Holiday Celebration Events

The Durham Community MLK Steering Committee will hold its 2015 King Holiday Celebration Events,  Renewing the spirit of Engagement & Empowerment in the Community, Friday, January 16, 2015 through Monday, January 19, 2015 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The Events are as follows:
The 2015 Keeper of the Dream Award will be presented to one individual and one organization and Academic Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors attending Durham Public Schools.  The presentations will be made during the Annual Religious Service.

All events are free and open to the public.

The work of the MLK Steering Committee depends exclusively on the support of individuals, faith & civic organizations, businesses, corporations and foundations.  To make a tax-deductible donation, click here.

MLK Steering Committee Awards 2014 Academic Scholarships to High School Seniors

The MLK Steering Committee awarded Academic Scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the amount of $500.00 at the 2014 Annual Religious Service on Monday, January 20, 2014.

The following students received Academic Scholarships:
  • Demya Sharielle Andrews, the daughter of Ms. Lakesha Hardin, is a senior at Northern High School.  She plans to attend Campbell University and pursue a career in physical or occupational therapy.
  • Dianca M. Decatur, the daughter of Mr. Victor & Mrs. Barbara Decatur, is a senior at Northern High School.  She plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or the University of Virginia and double major in biology and English with a minor in Spanish.
  • Ariadna Mishel Gomez Cespedes, the daughter of Mr. Miguel Comez & Mrs. Irma Cespedes is a senior at Southern School of Energy & Sustainability.  She plans to attend Queens College to pursue a double degree in file and communication.
  • Morgan Hyungong Oh, the daughter of Ms. Sehyang Hanm is a senior at Voyager Academy High School.  She is undecided about the college she plans to attend, however, she will pursue a career in medicine to help people suffering from neurological illnesses and help children have more educational opportunities.
  • Robert D’Anthony Traynham, the son of Ms. Cynthia T. Traynham, is a senior at Hillside New Tech High School.  He is undecided about the college he plans to attend, however, he plans to major in business and play collegiate football.
  • Kayla Symone Lynn Turgeon, the daughter of Ms. Lakisha Bridges, is a senior at Hillside High School.  She plans to attend East Carolina University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, or Clemson University to pursue a career as a pediatrician.
In addition, Bianca M. Decatur received the Frank Howard Alston Educator Award in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement.  She is ranked first in her class of 267 academically with a weighted GPA of 5.0.  Ariadna Mishel Gomez Cespedes received the Thomas Davis Leadership Award for exhibiting exemplary leadership qualities and service as a Founder/President of the Latino Ambassadors, President of the National Honor Society, and Vice President of the Student Government Association.
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MLK Steering Committee names 2014 Keeper of the Dream Award

The Durham Community MLK Steering Committee awarded the 2014 Keeper of the Dream Award to Attorney Richard B Ford and The Triangle Chapter of The Links.

The Triangle Park Chapter of The Links, Inc. was chartered in 1984 as a volunteer, civic organization established to serve Durham, Orange and Wake counties of North Carolina and committed to education and cultural activities with the singular purpose of addressing the needs of the community and improving the lives of women, children and families of color.  Working closely with partners, sponsors and supporters, The Triangle Park Chapter’s projects include Computer Giveaways, Organ Donation, Awareness Programs, Books for Schools, Back Pack Buddies Program with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, mentoring, music, & photography classes for youth, establishing an after school fine arts academy and assistance to international schools and orphanages in Africa.
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Richard B. Ford was recognized for his dedicated, untiring and committed service to the Durham community and its citizens.  Attorney Ford has made great strides in promoting change that has positively impacted the living conditions of youth, seniors, disable and disadvantaged persons.  Through his prior service on the Durham County Transportation Advisory Board, Durham Human Relations Commission, Durham Convention Center Authority, Durham InterNeighborhood Council, and Emily K Foundation he worked to improve DATA bus access for the travel disadvantaged and disabled, race relations between the Durham Police Department and citizens, and promote literacy awareness through tutoring of school-aged children who have reading deficiencies.  Attorney Ford’s unwavering dedication to the Durham community is an extension of who he is as an individual. 

2014 MLK Service Award Recipients Named

The 2014 MLK Service Award is given in recognition of outstanding commitment and diligent service to the Durham Community MLK Steering Committee.  The recipients were Natalie Edwards and Sumetrice Porter.

Ms. Natalie Edwards is the Treasurer for the Durham Community MLK Steering Committee and has worked to keep records of all monies received and disbursed all funds at the request of the Durham MLK Steering Committee.  She has worked tirelessly to assist the Program Committee with creation and printing of the program for the Annual Religious Service.

Mrs. Sumetrice Porter is the Vice Chair of the Durham Community MLK Steering Committee and has worked to assist the Chair with the overall leadership and management of the Durham Community MLK Steering Committee. 

Renewing the Spirit of Engagement & Empowerment in the Community.