Boulder Colorado, CELEBRATE UNITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, on Dr. King's BIRTHDAY 1/19/2004

PRESS RELEASE: 11/11/2003         
What: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration and Community forum
When: Monday, January 19, 2004
Where: Boulder Public Library Auditorium and Gallery
Who: American Indian Community, Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance, Boulder County Community Action Program, El Centro Amistad, Family Learning Center, New Horizons Cooperative Pre-school, New Vista High School Interns of the RMPJC, Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center, United Black Women of Boulder Valley.
Made possible by grants and gifts from the Boulder Public Library Foundation and the City of Boulder Human Relations Commission. Food donations from King Soopers and Safeway.
More: New Horizons Preschool invites families to "Celebrate Unity Within The Community" in honor of Dr. King's birthday, at a free series of events at the Boulder Public Library on January 19, 2004 beginning at 1:00 pm. All events are free and open to the public. "Celebrate Unity Within The Community" is presented by New Horizons Cooperative Preschool and includes entertainment and participatory events.
The day begins with a traditional blessing by an American Indian Elder at the north Main Library entrance @ 1:00 P.M., followed by a Gospel Sing-Along led by Birdia Allen. Presentations begin on the main library stage at 1:30 with exhilarating West African dancing by LOGO LIGI. At 2:15 nationally renowned entertainer Opalanga Pugh brings to life the rich legacy of oral stories, and at 3:15, dance group Motion Underground will delight the crowd with breathtaking Hip-Hop, featuring head spinning, pop & locking and more!
The United Black Women of Boulder Valley will launch their new Youth Leadership Symposium with presentations by participants on the main stage from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Other activities include Birthday Cake and refreshments served at 2:45 pm, and a Community Read-Aloud, throughout the day featuring Boulder community leaders reading children's books honored with the Coretta Scott King Award. Children will be able to commemorate the day with their own work of art as Boulder's Family Learning Center hosts a variety of crafts activities. The RMPJC will host a rally with the Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB) on the courthouse lawn from 11-1pm, with a procession to the library to follow. The PBS documentary film "Matters of Race" offering an in-depth exploration of race in America will be shown throughout the day.
This event is also the kick-off of a series of educational workshops beginning in January for parents and professionals focusing upon issues related to cultural and developmental diversity. The half-day sessions are held for eight Saturdays and are taught by educational professionals and combine practical hands-on activities with discussions of current research and theory. Contact New Horizons for more information and registration (303) 442-7434.
The Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center will present an ongoing community forum examining the works of Dr. King, and our current social positions in regards to attaining his goals. For more information regarding RMP&JC contact Betty Ball at RMPJC (303) 444-6981.
Contacts: Leonard Weed for New Horizons Cooperative Preschool (303)402-1910. A website with updated information may be viewed at www.mlkbday.com or email celebrate@mlkbday.com for more information.




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