The Southfield Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force Committee elected new officers at their annual meeting on June 11. The following individuals will serve as officers for the 2009-2010 program year: President – Roger Goolsby; 1st Vice President – Barbara P. Seldon; 2nd Vice President – Charesa D. Johnson; Recording Secretary – Joan Richards; Corresponding Secretary – Judge William Richards; and Treasurer – Dan Brightwell.
“ I am honored to be elected president of the MLK Task Force,” newly elected president Roger Goolsby said. “I look forward to continue working with the volunteer organization to meet the 2010 goals for the Dr. King Peace Walk holiday program, essay contest, service award and implementation of the 5-year strategic plan. Our 25th year Peace Walk anniversary on January 18, 2010 will display more diversity and celebration in commemoration of the holiday.”
Southfield was the first city in the state of Michigan to hold a Dr. King peace walk or march. The first Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk took place on January 20, 1986, commemorating the first national observance of Dr. King’s birthday. The walk continues to grow in size and scope each year with year-long educational and community activities. The 2010 MLK Peace Walk Celebration will take place on Monday, January 18 beginning at Hope United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m., followed by a program at the Southfield Pavilion at 11 a.m.