History 2009
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HISTORY 2009
Dream lives on, grows
January 19, 2009 Monday
Midday update
Susan Vela
svela@lsj.com
"I have a dream that just as we inaugurate Barack Obama tomorrow, it won't be long before we inaugurate the first
woman president of the United States, the first Latino president of the United States. I have a dream," said the Rev.
Kenneth J. Flowers of Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Detroit at a luncheon today honoring Martin
Luther King Jr.
Flowers was the keynote speaker at the event where hundreds of Lansing residents gathered at the Lansing Center to
celebrate King's life and anticipate Tuesday's planning inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
Michigan State University men's basketball coach Tom Izzo was master of ceremonies for this year's luncheon, which also
honored essay and scholarship winners from area schools.
Read Tuesday's Lansing State Journal for more on this report.
January 20, 2009 Tuesday
King's dream comes closer with Obama inauguration
Susan Vela
svela@lsj.com
Slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was recognized Monday as the man who, in many ways, led the way for
Barack Obama, who today becomes the nation's 44th commander in chief and first black president.
"History will unfold before our very eyes," said the Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers of Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary
Baptist Church of Detroit at a Lansing Center luncheon honoring King.
Speakers built on the theme of "A Dream Comes Closer" and frequently intoned while calling upon King's 1963 "I Have
a Dream" speech, which he delivered during the historic March on Washington.
"I have a dream," Flowers continued, "that just as we inaugurate Barack Obama tomorrow, it won't be long before we
inaugurate the first woman president of the United States of America and the first Latino president of the United States
of America."
Throughout the region, the King holiday took on special significance because of the presidential inauguration ceremonies
happening today and the volunteer projects that were happening Monday in response to Obama's call to service.
Seven representatives from the Michigan Community Service Commission visited Loaves & Fishes Ministries in Lansing.
"We're painting and cleaning and just making this place look as awesome as possible," said Elyse Walter, the
commission's communications specialist.
"Today, we just really wanted to set an example. We wanted to say, 'We believe in service. We believe in what we can do.
Here's an example of how you can get involved.' "
There were approximately 60 American Red Cross and HOPE volunteers visiting approximately 200 Lansing homes
Monday to talk about fire prevention.
Alison Bono, community relations coordinator for the Red Cross, said this was a first-time event that was inspired by the
nation's new president.
Most likely, this volunteer effort will happen again.
"Just because the whole spirit in America has been uplifted," said Bono, commending the volunteer drive happening at
one of the worst financial times in modern America. "That's precious and wonderful at the same time."
At the Lansing Center, James Coles, a 10-year-old East Lansing student, received a standing ovation after presenting
King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
He wants to become a chief executive officer in the future. He's not sure what industry he'll lead, but he said he knows it
can happen after witnessing the accomplishments of Obama.
Michigan State University men's basketball coach Tom Izzo was the master of ceremonies.
"I only wish that Dr. Martin Luther King could be here, was alive and with us for another step that our nation took in
fulfilling his dream," Izzo said.
Dream lives on, grows
January 19, 2009 Monday
Midday update
Susan Vela
svela@lsj.com
"I have a dream that just as we inaugurate Barack Obama tomorrow, it won't be long before we inaugurate the first
woman president of the United States, the first Latino president of the United States. I have a dream," said the Rev.
Kenneth J. Flowers of Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Detroit at a luncheon today honoring Martin
Luther King Jr.
Flowers was the keynote speaker at the event where hundreds of Lansing residents gathered at the Lansing Center to
celebrate King's life and anticipate Tuesday's planning inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
Michigan State University men's basketball coach Tom Izzo was master of ceremonies for this year's luncheon, which also
honored essay and scholarship winners from area schools.
Read Tuesday's Lansing State Journal for more on this report.
January 20, 2009 Tuesday
King's dream comes closer with Obama inauguration
Susan Vela
svela@lsj.com
Slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was recognized Monday as the man who, in many ways, led the way for
Barack Obama, who today becomes the nation's 44th commander in chief and first black president.
"History will unfold before our very eyes," said the Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers of Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary
Baptist Church of Detroit at a Lansing Center luncheon honoring King.
Speakers built on the theme of "A Dream Comes Closer" and frequently intoned while calling upon King's 1963 "I Have
a Dream" speech, which he delivered during the historic March on Washington.
"I have a dream," Flowers continued, "that just as we inaugurate Barack Obama tomorrow, it won't be long before we
inaugurate the first woman president of the United States of America and the first Latino president of the United States
of America."
Throughout the region, the King holiday took on special significance because of the presidential inauguration ceremonies
happening today and the volunteer projects that were happening Monday in response to Obama's call to service.
Seven representatives from the Michigan Community Service Commission visited Loaves & Fishes Ministries in Lansing.
"We're painting and cleaning and just making this place look as awesome as possible," said Elyse Walter, the
commission's communications specialist.
"Today, we just really wanted to set an example. We wanted to say, 'We believe in service. We believe in what we can do.
Here's an example of how you can get involved.' "
There were approximately 60 American Red Cross and HOPE volunteers visiting approximately 200 Lansing homes
Monday to talk about fire prevention.
Alison Bono, community relations coordinator for the Red Cross, said this was a first-time event that was inspired by the
nation's new president.
Most likely, this volunteer effort will happen again.
"Just because the whole spirit in America has been uplifted," said Bono, commending the volunteer drive happening at
one of the worst financial times in modern America. "That's precious and wonderful at the same time."
At the Lansing Center, James Coles, a 10-year-old East Lansing student, received a standing ovation after presenting
King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
He wants to become a chief executive officer in the future. He's not sure what industry he'll lead, but he said he knows it
can happen after witnessing the accomplishments of Obama.
Michigan State University men's basketball coach Tom Izzo was the master of ceremonies.
"I only wish that Dr. Martin Luther King could be here, was alive and with us for another step that our nation took in
fulfilling his dream," Izzo said.
Mother Jean Turner
Detroit News
January 14, 2009
Jean Turner of Detroit will wear her “miracle shoes” — the ones she wore while campaigning for
Obama — to the inauguration marching bands, church groups, school kids, big shots and everyday
Michiganians hopes to experience history in the making on the day the first African¬ American president of
the United States is sworn in.“If we’d had the transportation, I’m sure there would have been a few hundred
going,” said Mt. Moriah’s pastor, the Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers. “When we made the announcement, the bus
was filled up in a matter of minutes.”Turner is counting on the shoes her son bought her to get her through the
miles she’ll walk in Washington. She broke them in going door-to-door campaigning for Obama.
“One day we walked from Eight Mile to Outer Drive and from Dequindre to Anglin in four hours and 50
minutes, and we talked to everybody who came to the door,” Turner said. “I call ’em my miracle shoes
because any other time my back would be hurting — and that was a sign Barack would be president.”
Staff Writer George Hunter contrib¬uted. You can reach Karen Bouffard at (734) 462-2206
Detroit News
January 14, 2009
Jean Turner of Detroit will wear her “miracle shoes” — the ones she wore while campaigning for
Obama — to the inauguration marching bands, church groups, school kids, big shots and everyday
Michiganians hopes to experience history in the making on the day the first African¬ American president of
the United States is sworn in.“If we’d had the transportation, I’m sure there would have been a few hundred
going,” said Mt. Moriah’s pastor, the Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers. “When we made the announcement, the bus
was filled up in a matter of minutes.”Turner is counting on the shoes her son bought her to get her through the
miles she’ll walk in Washington. She broke them in going door-to-door campaigning for Obama.
“One day we walked from Eight Mile to Outer Drive and from Dequindre to Anglin in four hours and 50
minutes, and we talked to everybody who came to the door,” Turner said. “I call ’em my miracle shoes
because any other time my back would be hurting — and that was a sign Barack would be president.”
Staff Writer George Hunter contrib¬uted. You can reach Karen Bouffard at (734) 462-2206
