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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Belonging 2025

WJCS hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Belonging on Tuesday, January 21 to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It was a commemoration filled with passion, music, service, and words of inspiration. As WJCS CEO Seth Diamond said, "the theme of belonging is one that resonates deeply. It speaks to our shared humanity and the intentional effort required to create spaces where every person feels valued, seen, and included. Dr. King reminded us, 'We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.' At WJCS, ...

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Rose Herschman2022-02-10T16:16:29-05:00December 4th, 2021|Categories: Featured Homepage, General|Tags: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., MLK, Martin Luther King, Pride, Pandemic, leadership, digital equity, College, volunteering, Community, LGBTQ, Trauma, Nonprofit, College Students, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Westchester|

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to seeking equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged, and all victims of injustice through peaceful protest. He was the driving force behind watershed events, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Dr. King's message is as vitally important now as it was when he lived. While we remember him on Martin Luther King Jr. Day—this year ...