Inglewood Hosts 20th Annual King Day Celebration

DR. KING HONORED DURING INGLEWOOD’S
CELEBRATION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER’S LIFE AND LEGACY
Over one thousand marchers took to the streets, marched, sang and participated in the
festivities of Inglewood’s 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day
Celebration.
2004 Track and Field Olympic Gold Medalist, Joanna Hayes,
100.3 The Beat radio personality Shirley Strawberry, and KTLA
Channel 5 television newscaster Michaela Pereira served as CoGrand Marshals for a symbolic march which recreated the spirit
and enthusiasm of the civil rights marches of the 1960’s.
Prior to the march, participants assembled at The
Tabernacle at Faithful Central Bible Church where they were
inspired by several rousing speeches. Dr. William Thurmond,
Senior Pastor of Park Windsor Baptist Church, captivated the audience with a stirring and
inspirational keynote address and KJHL 102.3 FM radio personality Janine Haydel, served as the
mistress of ceremonies for the program.
Michaela Pereira, Shirley
Strawberry and Janine Haydel
The program was highlighted by performances by Inglewood’s King Day Chorale, the
Inglewood High School Gospel Choir, LaTijera Unity Chorus and Morningside High Dance Ensemble.
Winners of the Martin Luther King Jr. speech contest, which is conducted in Inglewood schools
and churches, as part of the celebration, received thunderous applause as they presented their award
winning speeches. Congratulations to the contest winners: Melody Quiroz, Oak Street Elementary
School; Khamal and Khalil White, Parent Elementary School; Tan-Talaysha Bailey, Monroe Middle
Magnet School; and Jennifer Obakhume, Inglewood High School.
The City of Inglewood would like to thank the 2004 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Planning Committee and event volunteers. Special thanks are also extended to the event
contributors: Inglewood Unified School District, Faithful Central Bible Church, Hollywood Park
Racetrack and Casino, AARP, Nix Check Cashing, Waste Management, Inc., It’s Your Party, and
Waterworks Inglewood.
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