“Today I had the privilege of attending the 24th Annual
Suffolk County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, Inc. Awards Luncheon. It
was a lovely tribute to the legacy of Dr. King. But what I wanted to share with
you was the moment of overwhelming pride I experienced there.
First, a member
of the Central Islip Concert Choir sang the National Anthem followed by our
very own LEEP* family member Kaliah (Princess of Zamunda) Greene who sang ‘Lift
Every Voice & Sing’ and finally a performance by the entire Central Islip
Concert Choir.
With each POWERFUL performance I was overcome with pride and
moved to tears. So many negative stereotypes and stigmas are often permeated
about our community.
Still, it's moments like this, when the best of the best
from our community are before you…when you see the committed, talented
representation I saw today, and you just fill with pride. And you remember why
you chose to come back to what is truly your home. And why as long as you call
this home, you will fight with all you have to make this the best community it
could possibly be for our families and all our children.”
Chief Deputy Clerk
Suffolk County Legislature
* Leadership towards Empowerment through Education and Participation is a Central Islip, Brentwood and Bay Shore forum for civic engagement and leadership development.
“Today I had the privilege of attending the 24th Annual Suffolk County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, Inc. Awards Luncheon. It was a lovely tribute to the legacy of Dr. King. But what I wanted to share with you was the moment of overwhelming pride I experienced there.
First, a member of the Central Islip Concert Choir sang the National Anthem followed by our very own LEEP* family member Kaliah (Princess of Zamunda) Greene who sang ‘Lift Every Voice & Sing’ and finally a performance by the entire Central Islip Concert Choir.
With each POWERFUL performance I was overcome with pride and
moved to tears. So many negative stereotypes and stigmas are often permeated
about our community.
Still, it's moments like this, when the best of the best
from our community are before you…when you see the committed, talented
representation I saw today, and you just fill with pride. And you remember why
you chose to come back to what is truly your home. And why as long as you call
this home, you will fight with all you have to make this the best community it
could possibly be for our families and all our children.”
Chief Deputy Clerk
Suffolk County Legislature
* Leadership towards Empowerment through Education and Participation is a Central Islip, Brentwood and Bay Shore forum for civic engagement and leadership development.
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