30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration State Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut Monday, January 18, 2016 11:00AM
30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration
State Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut Monday, January 18, 2016 11:00AM
“LET FREEDOM RING”
2016 Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Holiday
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Black Student Alliance at Yale B.S.A.Y.
June Archer
Leonard Epps
John Lobon
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, prestige and even his life for the welfare of others.”
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“On Being A Good Neighbor”
In Strength in Love, 1963
Presiding
Darryl A. Hugley, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commissioner
Invocation
Pastor George Harris, First Church of Christ in Simsbury
Pledge of Allegiance
Lift Every Voice and Sing
CT Center for Nonviolence, ThinKING Youth Nonviolence Leaders
Ricardo Crowe and Jakaiya Edison
Welcome Remarks
Tanya A. Hughes, Executive Director, Com. on Human Rights & Opportunities
Introduction of the Governor
The Honorable Nancy Wyman, Lieutenant Governor, State of Connecticut
Welcome Remarks
The Honorable Dannel P. Malloy, Governor, State of Connecticut
Recognition of Dignitaries and Remarks
Members of Congress and Constitutional Officers
National Liberty Bell Ringing
The Honorable Dannel P. Malloy and Award Recipients
“I Have A Dream”
Angel Wells
Presentation of Awards
Donna Campbell, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commissioner
Choral Selections
Union Baptist Church Choir and the North End Senior Center Harmonizer
Introduction of the Keynote
Cheryl A. Sharp, Deputy Director, Com. on Human Rights & Opportunities
Keynote Address
The Honorable Eric D. Coleman, State Senator, State of Connecticut
Benediction
Imam Abdul-Shahid (Mohammad) Ansari, President Greater Hartford Branch
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NAACP
(Performing after the ceremony)
Percussion and Music Ensemble
Rhythm From The Heart World Drum and Music
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