Waukegan Township holds annual Dreamers' Breakfast
Waukegan Township will celebrate its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Remembering the Dream" Breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 18.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King holiday to serve their neighbors and communities.
The public is invited to reflect on the great leader. The Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamers' Breakfast will take place at the Milan Banquet Hall. Last year's celebratory event of Dr. King's legacy was the largest celebration in the township's history, with the King Day Celebration receiving more than 400 attendees.
The event's keynote speaker will be Dr. Boyce Watkins. In addition to publishing scholarly articles on finance and investing, Watkins is an advocate for education, economic empowerment and social justice, and he has made regular appearances in various national media outlets.
Also speaking will be the Rev. Eugene Roberson from First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church. There will be a special tribute to reflect on the life of Nelson Mandela. Entertainment will be provided by The Remedy, The Chosen, and the dance troupe ALATS Company from Sign of The Dove church.
Waukegan Township will present the Drum Major award and recognition honoring distinguished individuals who have long been "Dream Makers" in their own right. Honorees include:
• Alpha Bah, Zion Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
• The Rev. Anthony Morgan, Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church
• The Rev. Clarence Evans, Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
• The Rev. Eugene Edwards, A Place Called Home
• Deacon Jackie Lynn, Eldercare Lake County
• Jeff McBride, North Shore Church of Christ
• The Rev. Joshua Randolph, Salvation Praise Ministries
• Father Justo Espinoza, Perez Sagrado Corazon Lutheran Church
• Sister Kathleen Long, Father Gary Graf Center
• The Rev. Marcus Barnett, Antioch Baptist Church
• Michael Washington, Abbott Middle School
• Pastors Paul and Michelle Jones, Living Waters
• The Rev. Percy L. Johnson, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
• The Rev. Rick Harris, First Baptist Church of North Chicago
• The Rev. Thomas Johnson, Shiloh Baptist Church
• The Rev. Tranelle Duffie, First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church
The event is made possible through the help of many different individuals and organizations, especially major program sponsor AARP.
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at www.waukegantownship.com using PayPal/credit card or in person at 414 S. Lewis Ave. or 149 S. Genesee St., Waukegan. For information, call (847) 244-9242 or email lpable@waukegantownship.com.