Historical December 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
On January 19, 1992, the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council will cosponsor a Dr. Martin Luther King commemoration to honor Dr. King’s work and his philosophy of nonviolence. New City School and Grace and Peace Fellowship join the SDCC as sponsors of this event.
Dr. King died tragically over 23 years ago. Today the nation sadly misses his focus on nonviolent social change and the moral force he brought to bear on national issues.
As violence increases in our city. this commemoration will attempt to focus on a different way of dealing with inequity and injustice.
The program will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 10 in the Grace and Peace sanctuary, 5574 Delmar at Clara. Diagonal parking will be available in front of the church with additional parking at the east lot of Regional Hospital.
Dr. Thomas Hoerr, director of New City School, will emcee the event.
The keynote speaker will be Raymond Staples. Staples, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, is senior class president at Washington University and student representative to the University Board of Trustees, He is also the past president of the Black Students Association at Washington University. Staples will speak on the topic “Beyond Race. Religion, and Politics.” Andre Bush, a fine local vocalist, will sing several numbers.
In addition, New City students from the upper grades will perform an interpretive dance and 1st graders will provide their reflections on King’s career.
To close the program, Rabbi Susan Talve of the Central Reform Congregation will give the benediction.
A reception for everyone, with light refreshments, will follow in the church’s social hall.
The SDCC, New City School, and Grace and Peace invite all residents of the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood and their friends to attend this program.
Original photograph caption
Visitors at a past Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration listened to speakers and singing. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1991.
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Archival transcription note: Body prints Sunday January10, while heading/opening/calendar say January19; retain conflict.
Original source: SD_Times1991_12.pdf, printed page(s) 1; PDF page(s) 1.
