The legislation to recognize Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day was introduced just four days after the assassination of the civil rights leader however, it would take more than 15 years and the persistence of many civil rights activists before the holiday would be approved by the federal government. Today, it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service, encouraging all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities.
Join host Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests from the San Luis Obispo County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (SLONAACP), Tobin Johnson, President and Irv Hepner, Branch Legal Redress Chair, with the SLONAACP, as well as Isaac Garrett, Vice President with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB). Fred will also talk with MLKSB student poetry contest awardee, Evelyn Calkins. Together they will discuss the importance of the MLK holiday, and the mission of MLKSB to foster positive relationships between the many diverse groups of their community.
You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.
Broadcast date: 1/11/24
Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
