Grand Rapids Reporter

KDL Krause Memorial Library, Friends of the Library and the City of Rockford present Children of the Dream - MLK Day event on January 16, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Community Cabin located at 220 North Monroe. 

Dr. King said “we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”, as he spoke of the vast chasm of racial injustice in America. As America is two generations removed from the civil rights movement, it is important to employ practical tools and strategies to understand what racism is, what it isn’t, and how to engage in the fight against racism as an organization, individual, and community stakeholder in the world in which we live. It isn't enough to celebrate what Dr. King did, we must be inspired to extend his legacy today

The featured speaker at the event is Julian Newman. Newman is the founder and CEO of Culture Creative, is a certified diversity and inclusion thought leader. As a cultural intelligence strategist, author and motivational speaker, Julian has spoken to more than 100,000 people and groups internationally during the past 20 years. Julian shares his leadership experience with corporate, non-profit, creative, and tech clients internationally. Julian has a unique gift of bringing people together to become more beautiful together. He empowers them with curated seminars, training materials, and lectures. Julian is an inaugural Anthem Award winning Diversity & Inclusion Leader of the Year and he has published writings in various media outlets, including Relevant Magazine and will release his first book in 2022. 

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