MLK Memorial CELEBRATION
Event Overview
Since 1993, we have awarded more than 150 scholarships to Chapel Hill and Orange County high school and college students. These students have demonstrated a commitment to community involvement and improvement through their civic, educational and religious activities. We look forward to your continued supports of our efforts to help these deserving students at our upcoming virtual event.
Event AGENDA
This year’s Master of Ceremonies is Bishop L. Gene Hatley. Our funding goal is to award 15-20 non-renewable scholarships. Our ambitious goal can only be achieved with the strong support of the community. This virtual event will highlight our work and showcase the awards recipients. The agenda is below. If you have purchased a ticket please expect an email containing the event link and password. If you did not get the link and password, please send an email to mlkpcchapelhill@gmail.com for support.
flag presentation
Orange County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
Opening Remarks
Bishop L. Gene Hatley
Master of Ceremonies
invocation
Rev. Mark Royster, Sr.
lift every voice and sing
U.s. Navy band
litany
Ms. Danita Mason-Hogans
Greeting
Dr. Leah Cox
echoes from the Chancellor
Kevin M. Guskiewicz
Chancellor, UNC-Chapel Hill
MLK Message
Ms. Dawna Jones
musical selection
Kyle Rodriguez
Accompanied by Kyle Ballentine
MLK Message
Pam Hemminger
Mayor, Chapel Hill
MLK Message
Damon Seils
Mayor, Carrboro
MLK Message
Rep. David E. Price
U.S. Representative for NC's 4th congressional district
greetings from 2021 scholarship recipient
Mr. Kameron Walker
Bridge Builder Awards
Ms. Lillian Lee and ms. delores bailey
Presented to Brown Girls Rock and Kari Hamel/Seiji Stanford
Citizenship Award
Ms. Delores Bailey
Presented to Ms. Eugenia Floyd
Keynote Speaker introduction
Dr. Angela Coleman
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, North Carolina Central University
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Elmira Mangum
CEO of EM Plus 3, LLC
musical selection
Kyle Rodriguez
Accompanied by Kyle Ballentine
CLOSING Remarks
Bishop L. Gene Hatley
Master of Ceremonies