10th annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King

The Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission is hosting its 10th annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sun., Jan. 15, 2012. The event will be held at Hazelwood's Civic Center East, 8969 Dunn Road, starting at 7 p.m.  This special program is open to the public and offers free admission.

Guest speakers include the following:

• Dr. Lawrence Ragland, D.D., pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Paris, Tenn.
• Dr. Rance Thomas, co-founder and president of the North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice Organization (NCCU)
• Mayor Matthew Robinson of Hazelwood
• Miss Hazelwood 2011-2012 Samantha Rieke

Audience members will enjoy entertainment provided by soloist Beverly Stewart-Anderson who will be singing a couple of songs.  Also, an energetic Liturgical Dance Troupe from Antioch Baptist Church will perform two routines. At the end of the program, Dr. Ragland will assist Mayor Robinson in conducting a candle lighting ceremony to honor King's legacy which has become a favorite Hazelwood tradition over the past 10 years. Afterwards, refreshments will be served in the foyer area.

For more information, contact the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission at (314) 731-0980.