MLK 2025 Digital Program

UNITY IN DIVERSITY:

OUR SINGLE GARMENT OF DESTINY Keynote by Ijeoma Oluo

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PROGRAM OF EVENTS Welcome from Our Host Invocation

Dr. Daniel Wubah, Millersville University Rev. Donté A. Jones, LIFT United Church of Christ

BREAKFAST Welcome

Michael Fuller, WGAL

Lift Every Voice and Sing

Led by Shanise Philbert and Chelsea Christmas Music by Emmanuel Hampton

Youth Essay Contest Winner

Jamari Colon, Hazel L. Jackson Middle School

Words of Welcome

Tracy Fletcher, Fulton Bank, Honorary Chair

Presentation of Essence of Humanity Awards Youth Essay Contest Winner Jailynn Ortiz, Dahiana Ruiz, and Manuel Corrales Vazquez, Washington Elementary School Reflections

Vanessa Philbert, CAP Joshua Hunter, Crispus Attucks

Spoken Word Performance

Lord Eli

Presentation of Ruby Payne Cook and Attucks Legacy Awards Featured Speaker Introduction Keynote and Q&A

Shane Zimmerman, Steinman Foundation Ijeoma Oulo and Vanessa Philbert

Appeal

Vanessa Philbert

Performance

THEM Collective

Benediction

Mike Mason, Journey Church

Closing Remarks

Michael Fuller

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LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP Our theme this year is “Unity in Diversity: Our Single Garment of Destiny.” We are grateful to welcome Ijeoma Oluo this morning to share her thoughts with us on Dr. King’s enduring impact and how we move the needle of equity forward in a time when it feels like it’s being rewound.

On December 10, 1964, Dr. King accepted the Nobel Prize for Peace on behalf of the Civil Rights Movement and millions of Black Americans engaged in the “creative battle to end the long night of racial injustice.” The day after, he addressed those gathered in Oslo, Norway, for his Nobel Lecture titled “The Quest for Peace and Justice.”

In his lecture, he believes “a sort of poverty of spirit” to be “the most pressing problem confronting mankind today.” In stark contrast to abundance in technological and scientific advancement at the time, Dr. King decries that “we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers.”

This “spiritual and moral lag,” he says, expresses itself as racial injustice, poverty, and war, and equitable progress for humanity depends on resolving these three societal ills by way of nonviolence. Moving forward in this work may feel daunting today, as leadership in our country takes a new shape – one that sows division and leans away from the teachings of Dr. King, from peace and justice, from progress. But hope and vision are powerful.

In his lecture, Dr. King reminds us that we are all “tied in a single garment of destiny.” He continues, we “are a family unduly separated in ideas, culture, and interests, who, because we can never again live without each other, must learn, somehow, in this one big world, to live with each other.” Embracing our diversity, rather than diminishing it, makes us stronger.

It is a gift to be in this room with you all today. Let us take this moment to fill our cups with the spirit of Dr. King and the words of Ms. Oluo to inspire our way forward, courageously celebrating and harnessing our differences and lifting our voices for the dignity of people experiencing oppression to create an equitable future.

Take good care of yourselves and one another.

In peace and justice,

Vanessa Philbert, CAP CEO, and Joshua Hunter, Director of Crispus Attucks

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PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Michael Fuller co-anchors WGAL News at 4 p.m. and reports for the 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. A Philly suburb native, he previously worked for news stations in Connecticut and South Carolina. Michael is a Hofstra University graduate, and previously held internships at the Today Show and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Rev. Donté A. Jones is the Senior Minister of LIFT United Church of Christ, a vibrant and inclusive church plant in the Chestnut Hill segment of Lancaster City, formed from the merging of Grace United Church of Christ and Wisdom’s Table at St. Peter’s UCC. He earned his Master of Divinity from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 2017 and was first ordained in 2009, receiving United Church of Christ credentialing in 2017. Rev. Jones leads a progressive Christian community dedicated to social justice, diversity, and spiritual exploration. His ministry focuses on inspiring resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful action through creativity and innovation.

Tracy Fletcher is a Senior Vice President, Community Commercial Real Estate, Fulton Bank. He and his wife, Kimberly, have been part of the Lancaster Community for over forty years. Tracy continues to be an active leader, member and volunteer for various community organizations and serves as a mentor for several individuals in the community. Tracy and Kimberly enjoy traveling and experiencing different cultures around the world. They also cherish spending time with their twin daughters, extended family and friends.

Lord Eli is an Afro-Latino poet, writer, music producer, and revolutionary from Puerto Rico, based in Lancaster, Pa. As a multi-faceted artist, he is the co-creator of The Shores of Rico and an advocate for creative expression through his work with youth. Lord Eli’s passion for community and art led him to host a dynamic open mic event in York, fostering a platform for voices to be heard. A visionary in storytelling and sound, he combines vivid imagery and layered metaphors with his music production, carving out a unique space in the cultural landscape.

Shane D. Zimmerman began a multifaceted role working with Steinman Communications Inc., The Steinman Foundation, and the James Hale Steinman family in 2013.

Currently, he serves as President of The Steinman Foundation, a private family foundation committed to enhancing the quality of life in Lancaster County. He is also President of Steinman Communications Inc., a diversified holding company overseeing a host of operating entities, including Lancaster Farming, Inc., Susquehanna Printing of Lancaster, LLC and Steinman Real Estate, LLC.

THEM Collective (To Heal and Encourage Musically) is a musical group based in Central PA, led by DeJuan Rosado and Jeannette Wehye. They strive to empower the community, youth, and all music lovers by harnessing the transformative power of music to help heal, inspire and encourage through music!

Mike Mason is a Philadelphia native and has spent the past 20 years in Lancaster County serving as a non-profit leader in local organizations developing programs that help leaders respond to organizational challenges with intentionality and integrity. Mike currently works at Water Street Mission as the Vice President of People and Culture, where he leads the Human Resources, Talent Development and Volunteer Ministries teams while advancing the mission to serve individuals experiencing poverty and marginalization. Mike also serves as Associate Pastor at Journey Church located in Strasburg, PA.

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SPEAKER BIO: IJEOMA OLUO Ijeoma Oluo (ee-joh-mah oh-loo-oh) is a Seattle-based Writer, Speaker and Internet Yeller. Her work on social issues such as race and gender has been published in The Guardian, Esquire, Washington Post, ELLE Magazine, New York Times, NBC News and more. She has been featured on The Daily Show, All Things Considered, BBC News, and more. Her #1 NYT bestselling first book, So You Want To Talk About Race, was released January 2018 with Seal Press. Her Second book, MEDIOCRE: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America, was published December 2020 with Seal Press and her most recent book, Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World - and How You Can Too, was published January 2024 with Harper One. Ijeoma was named one of the Most Influential People in Seattle by Seattle Magazine, one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Seattle by Seattle Met, one of The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2017 & 2018, and is the recipient of the Feminist Humanist Award 2018 by the American Humanist Association, the Harvard Humanist of the year 2020, the Media Justice Award by the Gender Justice League, and the 2018 Aubrey Davis Visionary Leadership Award by the Equal Opportunity Institute.

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WHO WAS CRISPUS ATTUCKS? Crispus Attucks, our namesake at the Center, was born in 1723 to an enslaved man from Africa and a woman of indigenous Wampanoag-Natick ancestry. He fled white ownership to Boston when he was 27, and as a free man, Attucks worked as a skilled sailor and rope-maker. On March 5, 1770, frustrated with unjust British employment practices, Crispus Attucks bravely led a group of angry colonists to confront a group of British soldiers. Tensions mounted quickly, however, and the British soldiers fired into the crowd, first killing Attucks and then four others at what came to be known as the Boston Massacre and the spark of the American Revolution.

Our promise to our community is to embody the spirit of Crispus Attucks the man, who was not afraid to stand against injustice. Reinvigorating what Dr. King called the “moral legacy” of Crispus Attucks as it relates to the Center and our work to create equitable community honors Attucks’ quest for justice and inspires us forward.

ABOUT THE CRISPUS ATTUCKS COMMUNITY CENTER Crispus Attucks Community Center is a cultural hub that creates equitable community by honoring African American history, elevating the Black experience, and caring for our neighbors.

Through programs and events that promote community prosperity, we are carrying on a nearly century-old legacy of advocacy and resource offerings in southeast Lancaster City.

You can find the following community-centric initiatives at the Center: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR (YPOC) YPOC creates a safe and inclusive network for Black and Brown young professionals, where their voices are centered, activated, and honored. We host social and civic community events throughout the year where personal and professional growth can thrive. Please email ypoc@caplanc.org for questions about YPOC and details on how to apply to be a member of this free collective.

CRISPUS ATTUCKS FOOD PANTRY The Center operates a choice food pantry the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for community members to access nutritious food to create healthy meals at home. Neighbors make appointments to shop based on their schedule, ensuring enough food is available for everyone coming each pantry day, and can shop as they would in a grocery store for food based on family and dietary need.

CRISPUS ATTUCKS CAFÉ The Center provides free community lunches every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crispus Attucks Cafe, which is located at the rear of the building.

Community meals are accessible to everyone, with no ID or registration being required to take part.

CULTURE THROUGH THE CENTER The Center hosts community-wide cultural events throughout the year, in addition to the MLK Breakfast, including Black History Month, Crispus Attucks Day, Juneteenth, and Kwanzaa.

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ESSENCE OF HUMANITY AWARD The Essence of Humanity Award is intended to recognize those individuals who - beyond the requirements of their work - demonstrate remarkable courage, love, strength, determination, encouragement, inspiration, and persistence when dealing with adversity, and to recognize those who demonstrate the spirit of caring and provide inspiration to such individuals on a daily basis. This award is made possible by the High Foundation.

Ron Martin, nominated by Danielle Woods Ron Martin is a distinguished broadcast journalist from York, Pennsylvania, who dedicated 37 years to WGAL 8, becoming the face of local news in the Susquehanna Valley. A seven-time Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Award winner, Martin’s career highlights include interviewing presidents Richard Nixon and Barack Obama, and covering pivotal events such as the September 11th attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he was honored with the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-Atlantic Board of Governors Award for his lifetime achievements and significant contributions to the television industry. A Howard University graduate, Martin is also celebrated for his extensive community service, including to the Crispus Attucks Community Center through the MLK Breakfast, Golf Tournament, Men Who Cook event, and more. Upon retiring from WGAL 8 in 2020, Ron left a lasting legacy as a trusted and beloved news anchor.

From his nomination: “To concisely describe the impact Ron has had on literally thousands of people, including me, is quite a challenge. For young children of color in this area, they saw someone who looked like them on television, and knew they, too, could make their dreams come true if they worked hard and never gave up. Ron showed that success was possible for people like them, like me, even in a conservative region in Pennsylvania.

For me, someone who grew up in a city like York in New Jersey, I never personally knew a successful Black man. Not only did I get to know Ron, but he put me under his wing, mentored me, and was a champion for me behind closed doors. He fought tooth and nail to get a seat at the table and pulled up additional chairs so future generations of Black and Brown TV news talent, like me, also have a deserving chance at their dreams.”

DERRICK BURCH, nominated by Darryl Gordon Derrick Burch, 55 years old, was born and raised in Lancaster with a twin, Dina M. Burch. Derrick serves as the Director of Development and Community Engagement at The Mix (a faith-based youth development center), is a Grant Writing Consultant, and has been a Caterer for 38 years. A proud graduate of Leadership Lancaster Class of 1999 and two-time graduate of Project Blueprint, Derrick has served on multiple community boards. His fraternal memberships include Conestoga Lodge of Elks #140, Mt. Horeb Lodge #14, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliate, Lancaster Moose Lodge #299, and several social clubs in Lancaster County that are dedicated to community service.

From his nomination: “At the young age of 13, he was expelled from junior high school… His father passed away that same year, as well as his mother becoming homebound and eventually bedridden due to a multitude of health issues and needing care around the clock. By the age of 15 years old, that responsibility rested solely on him and his sister. At that time, Derrick decided to drop out of school and continue to care for his mother, while his sister continued with her high school education. These early challenges shaped his commitment to community service, emphasizing that each step in caring for others, from his family to the community, was a deliberate choice rooted in Derrick’s life experiences.”

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RUBY PAYNE COOK AWARD 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.

AIDA RODRIGUEZ Aidaliz Rodriguez-Diaz was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and moved to the states when she was 7 years old. Since then, Lancaster has been her home.

She comes from a big family with eight kids. Growing up in the 7th Ward, her mom enrolled her and her siblings in every program she knew about, from the Boys & Girls Club to Teen Haven and Crispus Attucks. Aida says: “I can’t say I ever felt we were poor, but we definitely weren’t well-off either. My mom must have hidden it well because she worked so hard to provide for us, even making trips to the Crispus Attucks food bank when we needed it.”

One of her favorite childhood memories is going to Crispus Attucks during the Christmas season and receiving toys. “It was memorable because we didn’t get much for the holidays, so this was it,” she says. “That experience stayed with me, and it’s probably why giving back to my community comes naturally to me.” She began volunteering during COVID, and continues to volunteer at Crispus Attucks whenever she can, not only because she believes in the work but because it is such a welcoming space.

“I’m proud to raise my two daughters in a community that has shaped me,” she says. “To receive The Ruby Payne Cook award is extremely humbling.”

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UGI has been a consistent partner to the Crispus Attucks Community Center through donating back-to-school supplies for students, volunteering at food pantry, and even noticing the need for additional carts for neighbors at food pantry and proactively donating resources to allow for the purchase of these carts. They are a wonderful example of how corporate values can extend to community impact!

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ATTUCKS LEGACY AWARD The Attucks Legacy Award is given annually to an individual who has exhibited bravery and strength, and whose personal and/or professional work has advanced equity for Black and Brown individuals in Lancaster County.

Clarence “Ted” Darcus was born in Barrackville, West Virginia, to the late John and Sarah Darcus. He graduated from Fairmont State College University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education Administration. In 1966, he accepted the position of Associate Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster. He supervised operations and successful community programs, including Toys for Tots for over 33 years. He managed the budget and programs that served more than 4,000 underserved youth across Lancaster County before retiring in 1998.

Ted’s passion for community service extended into the political arena; he served on the Lancaster City Council for 10 years - - five of which he held the position of President. During this time, he worked diligently with government and community leaders in the Lancaster area to find solutions and improve urban living conditions. He also served as the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. From 1998 to 2004, he was the Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs. In this role, he provided advice to Governors Ridge, Schweiker, and Rendell on matters affecting African American communities in the commonwealth of PA. Additionally, he served as the Chair of the Convention Center and currently serves as the Chairman of the Operations Committee for the Lancaster County Convention Center Authority. Ted has played a significant role in the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster.

After his political tenure, he worked as a career education teacher for Alternative Rehabilitation Communities for 16 years before retiring.

Even after retirement, Ted continues to serve his community as a member of several local boards, including the Parish Resource Center, the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA), La Academia Charter School, the Crispus Attucks Advisory Board, and is honored to be a lifetime member of the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster.

Ted embodies the true spirit of community and family. He has been married to Rose Anne Darcus for 46 years and they have five children, six grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren. Ted remains highly active and motivated during his retirement years, continuing his service as a long-time member and volunteer at Bright Side Baptist Church and Bright Side Opportunities Center.

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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

●Darryl Gordon, The High Companies, Chair ●Nicole Pedriani, Univest, Vice Chair ●Corey Meyer, Cargas, Secretary Daniel Massey, Walz Group, Treasurer ●

●Jim S. Amstutz, DMin, Lancaster Mennonite School, Immediate Past Chair ●Alyssa Hassler, Head Start Policy Chair ●Angela Eichelberger, Office of PA Sen. Scott Martin ●Anna Ramos, Lancaster County Workforce Development Board

BREAKFAST STEERING COMMITTEE

●Dr. Elizabeth Powers, Millersville University ●Jake Thorsen, Tenfold

Tracy Fletcher, Fulton Bank 2025 Honorary Chair

●Kareemah Mayer, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Joshua Hunter, Community Action Partnership, Crispus Attucks Director

●Randolph Appley, Community Volunteer

●Adam Aurand, School District of Lancaster

●Rod Redcay, Denver Borough

●Anna Ramos, Lancaster County Workforce Development Board

●Scooter Haase, Arch Street Center

●Rebecca Geiser, City of Lancaster

●Arelis Perez, Community Action Partnership

●Evita Colon, Speak to My Soul/A Concrete Rose

CRISPUS ATTUCKS COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

●Janine James, LCSWMA

Barbara Wilson, Lancaster City Housing Authority

●Brian Nguyen, School District of Lancaster ●Darryl Gordon, The High Companies

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●Jodie Richardson, Magisterial District Judge ●Justin Johnson, Lancaster Chamber

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●Kimberly Fletcher, Family First Health ●

●Chris Ballentine, Willow Valley Communities Dr. Leroy Hopkins, Millersville University (retired) Ted Darcus, Community Volunteer

●Kristen Munro, The High Companies ●Kristy Aurand, Community Action Partnership ●Dr. Leroy Hopkins, Millersville University (retired) ●

Michael Kurland, Millersville University

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Nakiyah Parris, WGAL-TV

CRISPUS ATTUCKS STAFF Joshua Hunter, Director

●Vanessa Philbert, Community Action Partnership ●Willonda McCloud, Bright Side Opportunities Center

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LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING

by James Weldon Johnson Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and Heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered; Out from the gloomy past, Till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou Who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee.

Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee.

Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand, True to our God, True to our native land.

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A NOTE FROM THE NEXT GENERATION UNITY IN DIVERSITY… I recently listened to my dad talk about why the last election was important. He said it mattered because of the women he loves: me, my sister, my mom, and others like us. He wants us to live in a world where we can speak up, make our own choices, and feel welcome everywhere. Even though he’s a man, he cares about our right to feel included as women.

This reminds me of Dr. King’s words: “We are all connected. If one person is hurt or treated unfairly, it affects us all.”

In our school and community, working together is very important. For example, students can pick up trash at parks or gather supplies for people who need them. Even though we are different, we can do so much more when we work together.

At the community center my dad runs, he teaches that our differences—whether it’s our race, culture, or ideas—are our strengths. Kids and adults come together to celebrate different cultures through food, music, and dance, showing that our differences make us special. This helps us be kind and respectful to each other.

Being united and diverse is exciting because it helps us solve problems in new ways and learn more about each other.

As a biracial girl who is both black and white, I often joke about being “white chocolate.” I love my dark skin and enjoy wearing my hair natural and curly, even if some people don’t always understand.

I know it’s important for us to come together. Our world is better when we accept and support each other’s differences, making everyone feel they belong.

- Nalaya Hunter, 11 Daughter of Joshua and Shianna Hunter

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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”

– Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963

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