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Nancy Giles
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"Dr. King’s
Legacy: What is our Responsibility?"
17th annual
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Featuring Nancy Giles
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Monday, January 21, 2007, 6:30 PM
Lawrence University Memorial Chapel in
Appleton.
The celebration is free and open to the
public.Sign language interpretation will be provided.
Following the program, all are invited to a reception.
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Whether she’s delighting
TV audiences with her social commentaries on CBS Sunday Morning
or theater fans with her solo pieces, Nancy Giles is a funny,
perceptive and provocative observer of today’s world. She
is the writer and performer of the one-woman shows, which the
Village Voice has called “smart and unforgiving.” Giles
has made her mark dismantling misconceptions about race, feminism
and sexism. Her acclaimed work on CBS Sunday Morning has provided
the largest audience yet for her unique blend of laugh-out-loud
humor and common sense wisdom. Giles brings vibrant energy and
a hip, alternative feel that will distinguish this program from
others. Ms. Giles is guaranteed to provide a thought-provoking
dynamic speech during the service. We are excited to tell you
that she will be joining us for the reception afterward for questions
and answers from the audience.
The program will also feature:
- The Jane LaChapelle McCarty Unity
in Diversity Award will be awarded to an individual
who has made great strides in bringing different people in the
community together.
- Tribute to the late Dr. Thomas Scullen, superintendent Appleton
Area School District. It was Dr. Scullen's mission to advocate
for the academic success of all students. Dr. Scullen was a
role model for educators and a culturally competent citizen.
He valued his relationships with people of diverse backgrounds
and relied on those relationships to make positive and meaningful
contributions to the community as a whole. Dr. Scullen’s
family will be present to accept the recognition.
- Youth will read winning essays reflecting on the question,
"Is Dr. King's message of equality and harmony among all
people and all races still relevant today?"
- "Lift Every Voice and Sing" -- known as the
African American national anthem -- an annual tradition.
- Appleton North Choir will be providing a musical selection
as a tribute to Dr. King.
2008 winning essays
Young people who agree with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision
of a society free of racial prejudice were invited to enter the
Martin Luther King Essay Contest. Winners in four age brackets
will read their essays at the service, but you can read the winning
essays here. Congratulations
to the winners and to all participants!
- Marisa Tirimacco, Grade 9 Appleton East
High School
- Annaliese Wilmsen, Grade 5, Jefferson Elementary
School, Appleton
- Mikaela Skalmoski, Grade 10, Neenah High
School
- Allison Eilers, Grade 8 Seton Catholic School,
Neenah
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