By Patricia McDougall
On Jan. 11 the 7th Annual Martin Luther King Holiday D.C. Prayer Breakfast was held at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C. Under the theme of “Commit to Noble Struggle for Equal Rights,” several clergy, dignitaries and community service leaders came together to honor the legacy of the civil rights activist. In addition, young leaders of the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute were present. The youths, who serve as advocates for their peers and represent the voices of young people throughout the Washington D.C. area, offered words of encouragement and a prayer for peace around the world.
The annual event included recognition of community “sheroes,” who have significantly impacted the community. Awards were given to outstanding community leaders, to include Mrs. Cora Master Barry; Ms. Tia Bell; Ms. Kim Ford; Ms. Yolanda Renee King; Ms. Monica Ray; Ms. Dionne Reeder; Ms. Sandra Seegars and Ms. Susan Woodard (Posthumous).