Monday, January 20, 2025

MLK Commemoration Breakfast in Newburyport

This morning, I had the honor of attending the 32nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Breakfast at the Senior Center in Newburyport hosted by the YWCA Greater Newburyport.
With the theme, “Protecting Freedom, Justice & Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence,” the event was a powerful reminder of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and its relevance today.
Highlights included an inspiring keynote address by Katrina “Kat” Hobbs Everett, M.Ed., a moving poetry recital by Rhina P. Espaillat, and a musical performance by Jahmo Chavez, and were guided in reflection by Rabbi Alex Matthews and Reverend Rebecca Bryan.
Congratulations to Ghlee E. Woodworth on being named the Nancy E. Peace Action Against Prejudice Award which was established in 1998 by the YWCA Greater Newburyport to recognize individuals who, through their professional or volunteer lives have made valuable contributions towards eliminating racism, fighting prejudice and celebrating diversity.