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

15th Annual Multicultural Community Programs and Walk.
Sunday - Monday
January 18-19, 2009
Thank you to volunteers, committee members, and members of the community for making a spectacular two days!.

Sunday, January 20, 2008 Candlelight Vigil
6:00 pm	Meet "Freedom Summer" participant Rev. Jonathan Sams & Nigerian artist Timothy Orikri, hear their stories and see the work of Mr. Orikri.
7:00 pm	Join in the candlelight vigil with music and inspiration presented by students and the West Bloomfield Clergy Association. Be present for the unveiling of the 2008 Wall of Fame designee. Refreshments to follow.

All events are free, open to the public and take place at West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Rd. (at Green Rd.) T-shirts will be available for purchase.

Monday, January 21, 2008

8:30 am Continental breakfast

9:00 am Community program featuring student presentation "What Goes Around" as well as speakers and musical entertainment.

The program can also be viewed via closed circuit TVs in both the Cafeteria or Media Center

10:15 am 1.5-Mile Walk on Orchard Lake Rd. between Green and Walnut Lake Rds.

11:15 am Lunch (sponsored by local businesses)
11:30 am Student-facilitated adult/student dialogue
1:30 pm Events conclude

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

Everyone is welcome! Join us in planning the 2009 MLK Walk, the next United We Walk Planning Committee is Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm, at the Recreation Activities Center at 4640 Walnut Lake Rd. Please join us!

Co-chairs of the United We Walk Planning Committee are:
David Henig, cell 248-770-8175, dahenig@comcast.net
Sheryl L. Mitchell, 248-709-2492, sherylwm@comcast.net
Brian Flaggs, 248-877-5544, Brian@flaggsandassociates.com

United We Walk 10th Anniversary Video is available for purchase
"I Have A Dream"
Suggested Reading on Diversity from the West Bloomfield Township Public Library
Other websites of interest:www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/mlking.htm
www.thekingcenter.org/mlk
www.seattletimes.nwsource.com/special/mlk
www.infoplease.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html
www.nobelprize.org/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
To commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the creation of a memorial is being constructed in our nation's capital. Dr. King embodied the principals of freedom, democracy and justice for all. To make donations to the memorial, please visit www.buildthedream.org or call 888-484-3373.

Bring a canned good to benefit the Food Bank of Oakland County, collecting at both the vigil and the walk
Either drive up or drop off your donations

All events at West Bloomfield High School 4925 Orchard Lake Road (north of Walnut Lake Road)

For more information, call (248) 865-6450 or send in our contact form.

Groups, organizations, schools and businesses are encouraged to walk with banners.

A parent or adult must accompany children.

Warm, layered clothing is strongly suggested for all walk participants.

Donations of any amount accepted. Send check payable to West Bloomfield School District (memo line referencing United We Walk) along with contributor's name and address to:
West Bloomfield School District, Information Services
5810 Commerce
West Bloomfield, MI 48324