Upcoming Events at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 25, 2016

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Natashia Cooper, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center [email protected] Upcoming Events at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

AIDS Walk South Dallas - Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. The AIDS Walk South Dallas is a 5K walk/run designed to inspire, educate and galvanize the community of South Dallas and surrounding areas bringing awareness and to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS. This event takes place on Saturday, March 26, beginning at the MLK Center. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please visit www.aidswalksouthdallas.com or contact Auntjuan Wiley, Event Chair at 469.410.3755.

Be the Vote! - Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The Martin Luther King Community Center is having a voter registration drive on Saturday, April 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to encourage the community to Be the Vote! Special partners include 97.9 the Beat radio station and former Dallas City Council member Diane Ragsdale. This event is free and open to the public. For more information please visit www.mlkcelebrationdallas.org or www.thebeatdfw.com.

The 3rd Annual Remembrance Service - Monday, April 4, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will honor the life and legacy of Dr. King on the anniversary of his assassination during the 3rd Annual Remembrance Service on Monday, April 4 at 5:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Program highlights include the Billy Dade JROTC, Reverend Edwin Robinson with Faith in Texas, the Jackson Twins, and MasterMime of Dallas, Texas. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact 214.670.8418.

An “All White” Multicultural Affair - Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. The "All White" Multicultural Affair is a fundraiser for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center & its Social Services Program, which provides financial assistance to more than 29,000 families annually in the form of food, utility, & rental assistance. This event takes place on Friday, May 27 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Women's museum, located at 3800 Parry Avenue. Guests can enjoy a fashion show sponsored by the Modeltude Agency, live performers, an art exhibit, vendors, food, drinks and music. White attire is required. Visit www.mlkculturalaffair.com for more information regarding tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

For more information about events, please contact 214.670.8418 or follow the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center on social media: www.facebook.com/mlkccdallas and www.twitter.com/mlkccdallas.