MLK Peace Breakfast: A Reminder to be a Social Activist in the Community

Black and white decor and old timey vintage newspapers covered the bare tables in the Turnhalle, as a layer of awareness struck the individuals on Friday January 18th. This day was the 20th anniversary of the MLK Jr. Peace Breakfast.

The 300 people in attendance varied from students, faculty to numerous community activists who believe in the ethic of social justice and peace. The breakfast started out with social advocates within the school, then moved onto musical acts, storytelling and a wonderful vocalist who was a Metro alumni.

This breakfast honors 4 unique individuals who believe in social equality and equal rights, in the community with a peace award. This gives awardees , an item of applause and appreciation , for all of the work they have done in the Denver community to bring awareness to diversity and equality among all individuals.

Master of Ceremonies, donnie betts, believes that bringing the generational gaps inward and to a close, would make room for open discussions and a plethora of ideas to promote action in the community.

He stated that if community organizations, but most importantly Auraria Student Organizations interweave to create a sense of connection and deepening of a progressive movement, there would be more togetherness to bring allies in support of each other, together to take action.

betts said, " We must find out how we all can now , like the 60's and 70's, come together and work for a common good."

As much as our school and community can, we all should work on being positive, helping out each other reach our dreams, and be able to go through all social justice with an open mind and heart.

The highly popular " I have a dream..." speech gave individuals of all race, sex, religions and beliefs a dream of understanding. Now, we need to re-invent that dream to balance the chaos of everyday life. We need to have dreams and not be afraid to do so, and lastly we need supporters like friends, family,and the community to give us the ability to make it possible and believe in us.

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Thanks for reading!

Rachelle

Media/Events Assistant

Center for Urban Connections