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Seattle-based writer and author Ijeoma Oluo leads a timely discussion on race in our country as she delivers the keynote at the City of Seattle's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day celebration. She honors the legacy of Dr. King's work as she refers to the night as a "celebration deferred," and states "We will celebrate when the work is done." This night honors the legacy of Dr. King, while recognizing that his work has been passed down to each of us.
Speakers and performances:
Seatown All-Stars
Isiah Anderson, Master of Ceremonies
Matt Remle, Lakota Activist
The Star-Spangled Banner, Teen Summer Musical
Black National Anthem, First AME Choir
Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, City of Seattle
Councilmember Tammy J. Morales, City of Seattle, Dist. 2
Jennifer Samuels, Seattle Information Technology
Steve Sneed, Seattle Center
Marta Idowu, Seattle Human Rights Commission
Salute to Greatness Awardees:
Cecile Hansen, Duwamish Tribal Council
Larry Gossett, Former Councilmember, King County
Bruce Harrell, Former Council President, City of Seattle
Ijeoma Oluo, Writer/Speaker
