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PROGRAM OF EVENTS Welcome

Danielle Woods, Anchor, WGAL News 8

Lift Every Voice and Sing

Kellie Turner, Millersville University Gospel Choir Advisor

Invocation

Rev. Vondol Hammond, Ebenezer Baptist Church

Welcome

Chip Cargas, Honorary Event Chair

Youth Essay Contest Winner

Lucy Lewis, Hambright Elementary

Remarks & Reflections

Vanessa Philbert, CAP CEO, Josh Hunter, CACC Director

Presentation of Essence of Humanity and Ruby Payne Cook Awards Youth Essay Contest Winner Keynote Introduction Keynote Address Live Question & Answer Youth Essay Contest Winner

Harlem King, Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster Danielle Woods Aiko Bethea Aiko Bethea and Vanessa Philbert Orion Parks, Hempfield High School

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Rev. Dr. Louis A. Butcher, Jr. and Vanessa Philbert

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Benediction Closing Remarks

Pastor Alex Rivera, Journey Church Danielle Woods

We invite you to join us in helping to foster a vibrant, diverse and prosperous community, rich with cultural heritage and educational opportunities, by making a gift to Crispus Attucks Community Center. To do so, please text MLK to 243-725 or you may mail a check, made payable to Crispus Attucks Community Center, to CACC MLK Donation, 601 South Queen Street, Lancaster PA 17603. Your gift will help CACC improve the quality of life for youth and families in Lancaster by providing services that promote community prosperity and physical and mental health, and by offering programs and cultural events which preserve the African American heritage.

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THE FIERCE URGENCY The theme of today’s program is “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” a reference to Dr. King’s 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech in which he said, “We have … come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice.”

In this speech Dr. King describes the harmful effects that conditions and institutions that perpetuate racial inequality have on our society, however the urgency he refers to is not simply a reactive one born out of the need for change to occur. It is a call to action, a challenge to each of us to believe in our ability to affect the world in which we live, and seize that power, understanding that a more just society is possible if we take action together. There is no virtue in waiting. Last month, Martin Luther King III made headlines when he Tweeted, “No celebration without legislation. On January 17, join me to honor my father and the #MLKLegacy as we call on Congress and the White House to eliminate the Jim Crow filibuster and pass voting rights to protect millions of Black and Brown voters.” Understandably, this caused many organizations to re-consider plans to commemorate what would be Dr. King’s 93rd birthday. But as Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center, stated in a video message, “The issue is not really ‘will we be celebrating,’ but how will we be celebrating, or – more appropriately – commemorating the King holiday. So let me be clear from the outset: We will be commemorating the King holiday, and we are encouraging all of you to continue your commemorations as well. However, if voting rights is still hanging in the balance by the King holiday, on January 17, 2022, then we - meaning all of us - must collectively use our various commemorations and our platforms on that particular day to do what Dr. King would do. My father would speak and act in a way to ensure that this nation lives up to its promise of democracy by putting pressure on our United States Senate to bypass the filibuster and instead of taking the King holiday off, they should make it a day on to pass the voting rights act.” Dr. Bernice King goes on to speak of a need to shift priorities. She says, “Individually and collectively we must shift our priorities to – yes – focus on voting rights, but also a livable wage, affordable housing and healthcare, quality education, the overdue criminal justice reform, green initiatives to reduce climate change, and other critical issues relative to social, economic, and ecological justice.” And THIS is the fierce urgency of now. We know there is work to be done, and we must not sit idle. To create a more equitable community, we must understand that we cannot wait to begin shaping the future we hope to see, instead we must do all we can now to create the present our community deserves.

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Program Participants Danielle Woods Anchor, WGAL News 8 Danielle Woods has been an anchor for WGAL News 8 since 2015. Originally from New Jersey, Danielle earned her bachelor’s degree from Saint Peter’s University, then headed to the Empire State where she earned her master’s degree from Syracuse University. Danielle knew she wanted to be a reporter since she was a kid. Every morning she would watch the news with her mom before school: it was a key part to starting the day on the right foot.

Reverend Vondol Hammond Executive Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church In ministry for over 20 years, Rev. Hammond’s primary ministerial focus is Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling. Rev. Hammond is also the founder of Lancaster Teenage Girls Empowerment Summit, a program for middle school girls centered on addressing concerns pertaining to young ladies. The program concentrates on improving self-identity, self-confidence and feelings of deprivation caused by social pressures and perceptions.

Chip Cargas 2022 Honorary Event Chair Chip Cargas is the founder and retired CEO of Cargas Systems, an employee-owned software company in downtown Lancaster with more than 160 employees. Chip was the recipient of the 2019 Exemplar Award from the Lancaster Chamber in recognition of his contributions to community organizations and long-term commitment to the Lancaster Community. He won the Central Penn Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2015 and received an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in 2013. Cargas Systems has been recognized 16 times as one of the Best Places to Work in PA and 10 times as one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Central PA. The company’s community impact is focused on STEM Diversity - inspiring, educating, and supporting diverse young people as they work toward rewarding careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - which they do through employee volunteering and grants from their Cargas Community Fund.

Rev. Dr. Louis A. Butcher, Jr. A native of Lancaster, PA, Rev. Butcher was educated in the School District of Lancaster and earned a BA in English Literature from Franklin and Marshall College, an MA in Leadership from Lancaster Bible College, and a DMin in from Lancaster Theological Seminary. He held numerous positions in the corporate world as well as management positions in retailing for ten years. He also operated his own business. He was the executive director of the Lancaster County Human Relations Commission and was the founding pastor of the Bright Side Baptist Church where he served for 37 years. He has been married to his wife Katie for 55 years and they are the parents of 4 children, grandparents of 7 and great grandparents of 9.

Pastor Alex Rivera Lead Pastor, Journey Church A native of Lancaster, Pastor Rivera graduated from J.P McCaskey High School in 2000 and studied sociology at Millersville University. During his college years, Alex was privileged to travel extensively as a conference speaker engaging youth and young adults around the country. In 2005 along with a small group of friends, he founded Journey Church. Since its inception in 2005, Journey Church has grown into a multicultural congregation of several hundred. Alex has a humorous and relatable teaching style that gives people from all walks of life an honest perspective on their relationship with God and ways to grow in their faith. Alex has been married to his wife Tammy since 2006, and they are the proud parents of five boys AJ, Caleb, Jayce, Jaxon, and Micah.

“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” –Martin Luther King Jr.

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Reflections JOSHUA HUNTER, CACC Director We join together today in celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who served with both healing and hope. As I reflect on the past year, I am reminded of difficult moments that called for healing: We watched Simone Biles in her most vulnerable state; we held our breath during the trials of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery; and we grappled with the losses of Cicely Tyson, DMX, Biz Markie and countless others. In addition, COVID-19 continued and continues to disproportionally affect Black and Brown communities. But I also remember moments of hope: Poet Amanda Gorman’s impactful words at the inauguration of President Joe Biden encouraged little Black girls to dream; Juneteenth became a federal holiday; and our community rallied around vaccination efforts to make sure our loved ones could protect themselves. My time at the Center has afforded me much hope as I have walked alongside folks in different seasons of their lives, some whom have whispered “keep going” to me. Though there is much unfinished work, I am humbled and inspired by the resiliency of those who “keep going” through exhaustion, frustration, grief, struggle and sacrifice – the moments when healing is most necessary. I’m encouraged that the Center continues to serve as a resource for our community, and as we continue to do our work with excellence, we must continue to listen, learn, respect and protect one another in hope as these times we are in remain unprecedented. I believe that when we choose to practice, integrate and embody both hope and healing, we help create the kind of world that Dr. King dreamed of, for us and for future generations. As Dr. King once said, “Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Thank you for joining us this morning – be great!

VANESSA PHILBERT, CAP CEO Welcome friends! Our hope for this year was to have an in-person breakfast experience, and it grieves my heart to have to miss the opportunity to connect with you in person. The energy we experience every year at the MLK breakfast is palpable – I believe this energy is a gift from our ancestors to help bring healing and hope to our connections and community. However, I am so grateful for technology and grateful for the commitment of the Lancaster community to ensure this celebration continues – regardless of how we’re gathered. Last year we were challenged by Heather McGhee to reflect on the stories and actions of our history and to acknowledge the impact experienced by the Black and Brown community today. Her reflections illuminated the sequence – how what we believe to be true influences the decisions we make and the systems we reinforce, whether consciously or unconsciously. But there is hope to recalibrate our intentions. To quote Ms. McGhee, “We are greater than, and greater for, the sum of us.” As we gear up for today’s event, I want to encourage all of us to hold tightly this intention and to create space for learning, reflection, change and action. Every day feels like a historic moment, a moment weighted with the responsibility to push beyond our discomfort, beyond our unconscious bias and stand firmly in the fierce urgency of now. Dr. King once said, “We are not makers of history – we are made by history.” The question is: What history do we want to leave to our children?

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RON FORD Born in Lancaster, Mr. Ron Ford attended the Scotland School for Veteran’s Children, Scotland, PA, and graduated from Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD. He worked for Case New Holland in Human Resource Management for 21 years before becoming a Lancaster County Commissioner in 1996, the first African American elected into that role, and the only African American to date to serve as a County Commissioner. Mr. Ford’s trailblazing firsts had started years earlier in 1975 when he was elected the first African American Lancaster City Council member, eventually being elected as Council’s first African American president. As Ismail Smith-Wade-El wrote in his nomination of Mr. Ford, “Ron Ford’s name is synonymous with servant leadership. Growing up in Lancaster County, especially as a Black person, Mr. Ford was an example used of who we could become if we applied ourselves - not merely persons of status, but people who were devoted to their community. Mr. Ford sees people for who they are, and inspires them to be their best, where he is present or not.” A member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Mr. Ford created the Crispus Attucks Community Center’s Southeast Area Wall of History, served on the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s Board of Trustees, and he currently serves on the Barney Ewell Legacy Committee.

ELIZABETH FORD Ms. Elizabeth Ford is a native Lancastrian who graduated from J.P. McCaskey and then earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from Millersville University. In addition, she holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and a certificate in Organizational Development from Georgetown University. She has more than 35 years of experience in the field of early child care and education. Since her retirement in 2009, Ms. Ford has devoted her energies to the creation of Bright Side Baptist Church’s International Multicultural Ministry, which is designed to help meet the needs of the many diverse cultural and ethnic groups who are members of the church. She is also the organizing force behind the 7th Ward Oral History Project, an effort to capture the vibrancy of the community in which she grew to maturity. Through oral history interviews conducted with residents from the African American and Jewish community, the Project seeks to demonstrate the various aspects of a multicultural community in the period of 1930 to 1980. Most recently, the Project has shifted its focus to embrace three themes: The Great Migration, Civil Rights, and Urban Renewal. Ms. Ford was nominated by Dr. Leroy Hopkins.

Ruby Payne Cook Awards Ruby M. Payne Cook served for nearly 30 years as the first Executive Director of Crispus Attucks Community Center. This award was established in memory of her commitment and dedication to the Center and the African American community. It is given annually to those who have dedicated their time and energy to serving the Center and the surrounding community.

PASTOR DARYL DRIVER Pastor Daryl Driver has pastored a number of congregations and helped to start Word of Grace Church, which he currently leads, in Lancaster in 2016. He’s also been involved in Bible college teaching and newspaper journalism. He and his wife Kay have 5 adult children and 2 grandchildren. At the Center, Pastor Daryl volunteers at the food pantry, and is normally seen greeting customers with a big smile and a warm welcome. His positive spirit is uplifting and makes a difference in the space. We appreciate his calmness and willingness to help wherever hands are needed. In addition to his work with the pantry, he has helped to organize a food drive for our community members as well. Beyond his smile is a listening ear, and other volunteers respect and value how attentive he is. Pastor Daryl simply has a heart to serve others, loving without barriers. Pastor Daryl is simply there to give - his time, his peace, and most of all, his heart.

TAKISHA STOKES Takisha Stokes is a Lancaster native who graduated from Manheim Township, and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Millersville University. She is a dedicated wife and the mother of two boys. Takisha has always had a passion for helping others, and is able to live this out through her volunteerism in the community. She currently attends Journey of Faith Church, where she is the Community Outreach Coordinator and is excited to connect with others. Takisha was chosen as a Ruby Payne Cook honoree for her servant heart and her inspirational dedication to the Center. Despite a busy schedule, she consistently finds time to show up for the community. When she arrives to volunteer at the food bank, her first words are always “How can I help?” She will lend a hand with whatever is necessary, whether it be sorting through food or creating care packages. Takisha greets customers with great passion and is gentle, respectful, understanding and compassionate. We are thankful for her selflessness and desire to serve those in her community and beyond.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, LANCASTER ELDERS The Elders at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a team of “What’s next?” and they constantly seek different ways to lend a hand. From working at the food pantry and organizing rooms, to packaging grab-and-go Halloween goodie bags and putting up displays at Christmastime, they always go above and beyond to serve our community and make a difference in the lives of others. They volunteer consistently during Wednesday food pantry when hands are needed the most, and they can be seen carrying boxes for the elders or simply listening to a customer as they enter our doors. We are grateful for their leadership, and their commitment to the Center and to the community, and we are thankful for their dedication and service.

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was the first casualty of the Boston massacre in Boston, Mass. His father was an African-born slave and his mother a Native American. His life up until he was 27 years old is a mystery, but in 1750, Deacon William Brown of Framingham, Mass., placed a notice in the Boston Gazette that his slave, Attucks, had run away. Brown offered a reward of 10 pounds as well as reimbursement for any incurred expenses to anyone who caught Attucks. No one captured Attucks, and by 1770, he was working as a sailor on a whaling ship.

On March 5th, he was having lunch near Boston Common along with other sailors from his ship, waiting for good weather so they could set sail. When he heard a commotion outside, Attucks went to investigate, discovering a crowd of Americans clustered near the British garrison. The crowd had gathered after a barber’s apprentice accused a British soldier of not paying for a haircut. The soldier struck the boy in anger, and a number of Bostonians, seeing the incident, gathered and shouted at the soldier. Other British soldiers joined their comrade, and they stood, as the crowd grew larger. Attucks joined the crowd. He took leadership of the group, and they followed him to the customhouse. There, the American colonists began throwing snowballs at the soldiers guarding the customs house. The British soldiers opened fire on the crowd, killing Attucks first and then four others. Attucks became a hero to the colonials during the American Revolution. They saw him as gallantly standing up to abusive British soldiers. Attucks became a hero to African Americans. He is widely believed to be the first person who gave his life for American independence, even as he himself had been born into the oppressive system of American slavery. Dr. King recognized Attucks in his book Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? for the role he played in the history of our nation.

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