Every year, NAN's Washington DC Bureau, led by Rev. Al Sharpton and Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Ebonie Riley, celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day by holding a breakfast in his honor in Washington, DC. Aired on January 17th, this year's ceremony was held virtually to honor individuals in their respective fields whose work has expanded justice and equality in their communities.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Justice
Martin Luther King, III, Chairman of the Board, Drum Major Institute
Arndrea Waters King, President, Drum Major Institute
Secretary Janet Yellen, 78th Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury
2022 HONOREES INCLUDE:
MLK Day Lifetime of Excellence in Public Policy:
The Honorable Joyce Beatty, 27th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
MLK Visionary Award:
Ron Busby, President & CEO of the U.S Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC)
MLK Business & Communications Award:
Joshua DuBois & Michelle DuBois, Value Partnerships
MLK Day Youth Award:
Yolanda Renee King, Granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Labor Leader Award:
Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO
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