Week 10: Preparing for MLK

We had a busy week getting ready for our first service project: the MLK Day of Service on MLK Day (It's a day ON!) On Monday, January 18th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to service, we will serve with residents at A.G. Rhodes home on Boulevard just north of I-20. We have prepared interview questions for the seniors to talk to them about their experiences with the Civil Rights Movement and their feelings on Dr. King.

Everyday Leaders prepared for the weekend by watching parts of the PBS special, Citizen King. Citizen King is a great documentary not only highlighting Martin Luther King's more notable accomplishments, but it goes beyond the I Have a Dream speech into more of his work with the Poor Peoples' Campaign as well as his opposition the Vietnam War. We a held a group discussion following the film.

Students also decided that on Global Youth Service Day, the group will create a Homeless Animal Awareness Campaign and share it publicly. The students are hoping to host this at Grant Park's Dog Park.

Head's up - the Environment Club is start on January 25th.

Looking forward to next Monday!

Peace,

Laura