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 Welcome
To The Martin Luther King Taskforce,
Southfield Michigan
The first Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Peacewalk in Southfield, Michigan was January 20, 1986, commemmorating
the first observance of the national holiday
of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City officials were asked by
State Senator, Jackie Vaughn, III who was also Chairman of the Michigan Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission to observe the holiday with some
type of celebration. Councilwoman Barbara Talley called residents together
to form a committee and plan an activity for the occasion. Thus, was born the
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Taskforce. (For many years prior to 1986,
The Civic Citizens of Southfield Lathrup celebrated Dr. King's birthday with
a program and an essay contest.)
Each year the walkers assemble to walk a mile and are joined by others at
the Southfield pavillion for a program. Each year there are old and new faces
from all walks of life coming together to honor the day, the ideals and the
legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Those who
would like to march should assemble at Hope
United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Hwy at 9:30 a.m.
The Marchers will depart at 10:15a.m. Buses will be provided for
your return to your vehicle from the Southfield Municipal complex.
The
Southfield Municipal complex program will begin at 11:00 a.m. |
