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2 events salute <strong>the</strong> legacy of Dr. Mart<strong>in</strong> Lu<strong>the</strong>r K<strong>in</strong>g Jr.Published: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 4:26 AMBy Maureen DonnellySTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Two events will celebrate <strong>the</strong> birthday of Dr. Mart<strong>in</strong>Lu<strong>the</strong>r K<strong>in</strong>g Jr. by pay<strong>in</strong>g homage to both <strong>the</strong> life of <strong>the</strong> sla<strong>in</strong> civil rights leaderand <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>spiration that he is to people who cont<strong>in</strong>ue his work for peace andjustice.The Mart<strong>in</strong> Lu<strong>the</strong>r K<strong>in</strong>g "Step Up/Speak Out" family summit will br<strong>in</strong>g toge<strong>the</strong>ryouth, parents and youth organizations at <strong>the</strong> College of Staten Island (<strong>CSI</strong>) onSaturday for an event that comb<strong>in</strong>es empowerment workshops and <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>gAdvance FilePhotoREV. BAKER: Will be <strong>the</strong>keynote speaker atFellowship Church onSunday.enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.On Sunday, <strong>the</strong> legacy of Dr. K<strong>in</strong>g will be acclaimed by Fellowship BaptistChurch and <strong>the</strong> Staten Island M<strong>in</strong>isterial Alliance with a commemorativeprogram and service at Fellowship Church <strong>in</strong> Mar<strong>in</strong>ers Harbor.STEP UP/SPEAK OUTHosted by <strong>CSI</strong>; <strong>the</strong> Liberty Partnership Programs, Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK),both education programs; and <strong>the</strong> Black Male Initiative, "Step Up/Speak Out" will offer workshops on a widerange of subjects. Topics <strong>in</strong>clude "From G's to Gents," real talk from men who went from <strong>the</strong> street corner to<strong>the</strong> board room; "Your Body is Your Temple," a Zumba class; and "Can I be 'Cool' and have Faith?"After lunch, <strong>the</strong> second half of <strong>the</strong> event will be an awards ceremony, enterta<strong>in</strong>ment and a fashion show,produced by Immaculate-Enterprises with models from FashPhenomenon.Founded by Serena Bro<strong>the</strong>rs-Mohamed, director of Young Talented and Gifted, <strong>the</strong> fourth annual event willbeg<strong>in</strong> at 8 a.m. with registration <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Center for <strong>the</strong> Arts, Build<strong>in</strong>g 1P, and end with Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g Diversityenterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Performers <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> P<strong>in</strong>k Diamond Steppers, DJ BME (Eric H<strong>in</strong>es), and <strong>the</strong> bandRenaissance E.M.S.Pre-registration is recommended by go<strong>in</strong>g to Facebook.com/YTG or e-mail ytgsummit@yahoo.com. For more<strong>in</strong>formation, call Ms. Bro<strong>the</strong>rs-Mohamed at 718-506-5198.Page 119 of 157

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