Fwd: The United Ebony Society 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration- Parade and Health Fair

[Tricia Sung]

Agenda item for Jan 2014 Gwinnett HRC monthly meeting

- Participation in UES 14th Annual MLK Jr Parade



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From: marlene crawford <tcra...@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Subject: The United Ebony Society 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King
Day Celebration- Parade and Health Fair
To:


Greetings,



The United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Inc. will host the 14th
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 20,
2014 in Lawrenceville, GA. The theme: “Strengthening our Community,
Nation and World” underscores the importance of knowledge,
empowerment, and wellness for us all. The parade kick off will be
held at the gazebo at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse located at 185
Crogan Street in Lawrenceville at 10:00am. The parade concludes at
Moore Middle School which is located at 1221 Lawrenceville Highway
(HWY 29) at the intersection of Johnson Road. Iconic Olympian, Tommie
Smith will be the grand marshal.



A free health fair will take place upon arrival to Moore Middle
School. Attendees of the health fair will benefit from free
preventative health screenings and educational opportunities. Free
educational materials will be provided for heart disease, stroke,
blood pressure , breast cancer, domestic violence awareness, vision &
dental screening, help for the homeless , sickle cell, fire safety ,
health & wellness, Affordable HealthCare Act resources, etc. The
health fair will take place until 2:30pm.



Please visit the website www.gwinnettmlkparade.com for parade
registration and further details. You may also call 678-856-7602.



The United Ebony Society is looking forward to your participation!
Thank you for ensuring the success of honoring the life and legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.



Respectfully,


Marlene Taylor-Crawford, Ed.S.

President

United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County Inc.