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PCC-Rock Creek and City of Beaverton celebrate MLK holiday

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"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word."What: Portland Community College and the City of Beaverton celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The public is invited and the event is free of charge.When: The event is set for 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005 in the Building 9 Community Room, PCC-Rock Creek Campus, located at 17705 N.W. Springville Road. (Take the Sunset Highway to 185th exit and turn north to N.W. Springville Road.)Who: Beaverton City Council President Dr. Betty Bode will serve as emcee. PCC District President Preston Pulliams will deliver the keynote address. The program will also include presentations by the Inter-Religious Action Network, Holocaust survivor Alice Kern, inspirational speaker Debbie Wooten and James Maguire of the Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission. In addition, Ballet Folklorico and the New Day Singers will perform. PCC-Rock Creek Campus President Bill Christopher will provide welcome remarks.For more information, call 503-614-7268.

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James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »