United We Walk - Multicultural Programs and Walk Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in West Bloomfield, Michigan

16th Annual Multicultural Community Programs and Walk

This year's theme is United We Can!

The 2010 United We Walk Planning Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all participants for attending the 16th annual event in West Bloomfield on Sunday, January 17th. Your support is truly appreciated. Thank you for celebrating Dr. King's multicultural dream. See you in 2011!

Mission Statement:
To celebrate annually the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the continuing influence and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of creating a beloved community that values diversity, promotes unity, and underscores the worth of every person.

2009-2010 Adult Co-Chairs:
David Henig, dahenig@comcast.net
Sheryl L. Mitchell, sherylwm@comcast.net
Brian Flaggs, mflaggs@aol.com
Bill Matlack, wmatlack@yahoo.com

2009-2010 Student Co-Chairs:
Chanel Geter
Taylor Gunn
Alyxis Flaggs
Erin Lasenby

3:00 p.m. - Walk (complimentary refreshments)
One Mile Walk South on Orchard Lake Road beginning and ending at West Bloomfield High School

4:00 p.m. - Program (West Bloomfield High School Auditorium)
WBHS Dance Team
National Anthem and Lift Every Voice and Sing
Welcome - Student Co-Chairs
Community Leader Recognition
Written Expression Winners
Wall of Fame - World Leader 2010
Combined West Bloomfield School Choirs
West Bloomfield High School Choir
Keynote Speakers:
-Pastor Solomon Kinloch, Jr., Triumph Church
-Imam Achmat Salie, Oakland University
-Rabbi Paul Yedwab, Temple Israel

5:15 p.m. - Dialogue (Designated Areas With Complimentary Refreshments)

6:30 p.m. - Candlelight Vigil (West Bloomfield High School Atrium)

All events are free, open to the public and take place at West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Rd. (at Green Rd.) Questions? Call 248-865-6420

United We Walk is the recipient of these major awards:

2001 Cranbrook Peace Foundation - Expanding the Celebration of the Life of Martin Luther King Jr. Grant Award Winner

2001 Michigan Association of School Board's - "Michigan's Best" Community Relations Award

2000 Oakland Press Gold Medallion - Excellence in Education Award

1999 and 2000 National School Public Relations - Golden Achievement Awards for Exemplary Public Relations Activity

2000 Greater West Bloomfield - Michigan Week Community Achievement Award

2000 State of Michigan - Michigan Week Community Achievement Award

Numerous United We Walk volunteer leaders have been recognized as Diversity Champions, Governor's Honor Roll members, and local and state Michigan Week Award winners

2010 United We Walk
Everyone is welcome! Join us in planning the 2011 MLK Walk, check back for meeting dates and times.

The debrief meeting for United We Walk 2010 will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church at 4:00 p.m.

Interested in ordering a dvd or videotape of the January 17, 2010 event? Complete the order form below and submit with advance payment. Please include the name of the event: United We Walk 2010, and the event date: January 17, 2010. The form can be mailed or hand-delivered. The dvd or videotape can either be picked up or mailed with an added fee, it will take 4-6 weeks.

WBTV Order Form January 17, 2010 United We Walk event