THE “MLK KIDS” DOCU-STORY AND ANNUAL DR. KING INSPIRATION AWARDS

by Contributing Writer, Cheryl D Howard

Dr. Rick Warren has been the most innovative figure Warren. “MLK Kids, Turning Tragedy into Triumph” it will in Sacramento for more than three decades. His be a 2-hour film telling the stories of young people who resume is quite impressive with being the Founder are making the dream of MLK a reality despite obstacles of the Sacramento Black Expo, which is getting ready and challenges. The film is guaranteed to be a very for their 33rd Annual. He has founded the Black Sports inspirational and a heartfelt journey for kids dedicating Hall of Fame, the Minorities in Real Estate Expo, the their lives to realizing the dream of Dr. King. Sacramento Black Music Awards since 1999 and there are chapters State University and the Port of Stockton are the in Atlanta, Houston, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, sponsors for these productions. Immediately following Sacramento, and the Bay Area. He was the former editor this film will be another project of Dr. Warren in which he for the Sacramento Observer for 25 years. He worked at wrote, directed and produced. “MLK Inspiration Awards!” the Sun Reporter in San Francisco and he was an editor Local talent, celebrities, music, special performances, and news reporter for the Voice in Oakland, California. guest speakers, and the night’s honorees of the MLK Each year Sacramento has had the pleasure of attending airing on an On-Stage Network, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King on a grand Fire, and LG TV platforms. Warren is anticipating that scale at the Capital Christian Center. However, yes, there will be a potential of over 300 million viewers from you already know, COVID-19 has once again disrupted across the nation. an important gathering such as this. Nevertheless, Dr. Network beginning January 20 at 6 pm and available will feature interviews, Dr. King footage, performances and more to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Prelude and the first event will be aired 4:00 PM Pacific Time. It is a Docu-story, written and directed by Inspirational Awards. Both events will be broadcast and Warren said with conviction, “COVID-19 can keep us Among the honorees will be County of Sacramento from being together, but it can’t stop us from coming Supervisors Phil Serna and Patrick Kennedy. The two together.” supported that racism is a public health threat. There will be many other significant Warren is the writer, producer, and figures who have done above and director of this year’s celebratory beyond to contribute to the betterment national televised events in honor WE HAVE TO CONTINUE of our people, our communities, and our of MLK. There is nothing that should impede the celebration of one of history’s greatest figures in our nation. “We have to continue to celebrate the legacy of great leaders and TO CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF GREAT LEADERS AND RECOGNIZE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING SO MANY GREAT THINGS, SO WE HAD TO FIGURE world. The award show will entertain, educate, inspire, and there will be major companies offering information for career opportunities. This is a show you don’t want to miss. recognize the people who are OUT A WAY TO MAKE SURE Mr. Rick Warren is a visionary, and doing so many great things, so THAT WE DON’T STOP WHAT these projects will prove that he has not we had to figure out a way to WE ARE DOING. lost his vision for Sacramento and the make sure that we don’t stop what people of this great city. At the end of our we are doing,” Warren said. interview, I mentioned to him that he has The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Warren the megachurch Saddleback Church. Dr. Tribute Inspiration Awards & featuring The Warren’s response to that. “He took my name, he took “MLK” Kids will be available on the OnStage Plus my fame, but I didn’t teach him the game.” n for viewing until March 10, 2021. This incredible event For more info call (916) 477-0157 the same name as the famous pastor Rick