- When
- Sat, January 28 2023
- Where
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Sacramento State University at Union Hall
600 J Street 
Description
5-10pm at Sacramento State University Union Ballroom
Co-founder, Dr. Dorothy Enomoto, was a classmate and close friend of Dr. King. Their friendship – sealed by sharing valedictorian honors at Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Atlanta – continued through the remainder of his life. Co-Founder, Jerry Enomoto has the distinction of being the first Asian Pacific American to receive a presidential appointment as United States Marshal in 1994, when President Clinton did just that.
The late Congressman Robert T. Matsui served as the honorary co-chair at the inception of the dinner; his wife, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui took over the role after his death in 2005.
A portion of the proceeds help fund the MLK Committee grant program. The MLK Committee is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation.
About the Event
Through peaceful protest, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. spent his life as a social activist working against injustice. Dr. King worked to end the legal segregation of African Americans, founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and his life had a profound impact on race relations in the United States. Since it was first observed nationwide in January of 1986, the holiday commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has served as a reminder of his legacy to the causes of civil rights, nonviolent opposition, and community service.
In 2000, Sacramentans Dr. Dorothy Enomoto, a classmate and close friend of Dr. King, and her husband, Jerry Enomoto co-founded the greater Sacramento region’s annual tribute event to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With the late Congressman Robert T. Matsui serving as honorary co-chair in the early years, the MLK Celebration event has brought together thousands of elected officials, community and business leaders, law enforcement, nonprofit groups, clergy from all denominations, community members, educators, students and more to remember and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King.
Today we continue to celebrate Dr. King’s commitment to helping change the world for the better. Please join us for the 24th annual MLK Celebration vent on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Honorary Event Chairwoman
Congresswoman Doris Matsui
Location website HERE
Tickets and event info HERE
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👉TOMORROW, Sat 2.4.23, 1-3pm: Author Talk & Book Signing w/ Oakland writer + artist, Ajuan Mance > Author of '1001 Black Men, portraits of masculinity at the intersections' > at Amatoria Fine Art Books 👈
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SATURDAY, Feb 4th, 1-3PM: Book signing and Q&A w/ Oakland author and artist, Ajuan Mance! Professor Mance will be signing her latest book and sitting down with our own @laurelingilmoreartist to talk shop about her recent projects art and writing.
Through her teaching and scholarship, Mance focuses on history and Black literature in the United States. She has authored, "Inventing Black Women: African American Women Poets and Self-Representation, 1877-2000", "Proud legacy: The "colored" schools of Malvern, Arkansas and the community that made them", and "Before Harlem: An anthology of African-American literature from the long nineteenth century."
Mance's art complements her scholarship in exploring similar themes of race, gender, identity, and history. She is the creator of a number of zines including "Gender Studies", "The Little Book of Big", "Black Bears", and "A Blues for Black Santa."
Join us Saturday, February 4, from 1-3pm to hear her speak about her art book and portrait project, "1001 Black Men: portraits of masculinity at the intersections" Hear the stories behind this beautiful project, meet the artist-author, and pick up your copy of Mance's book. We'll even have a limited number of copies with a signed fine art print! #BLACKHISTORYMONTHEVERYMONTH
Our gorgeous African American, African, and Egyptian Sections will be 20% OFF this Saturday in honor of Black History Month. We have some new, rare arrivals that have traveled halfway around the world to get to us and they are mind-blowingly beautiful.
Space is limited; arrive early to secure your seat. We are in a residential area so please be considerate of our neighbors by conserving parking space. ~ Amatoria Books
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Amatoria Fine Art Books
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1831 F Street
916-822-4909
Tu-Su 10a-5p
2.2.23 Heads up, tot lovers. @tankhousebbq has a not-to-be-missed tater tot situation going down today. They’re open until midnight. Corner of 20th and J. 👍🥔👍🥔
A Chefs Olive Mix tasting and Old Sacramento Waterfront stroll would make a great non-boozy and inexpensive Valentine's Day outing for the right couple.
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Chefs Olive Mix
@chefsolivemix
FREE TASTINGS
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131 J Street
916-706-3105
chefsolivemix.com
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