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Discuss the Education Component of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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Meeting Date: October 16, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Francisca Castillo/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6645
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (10/10/2024); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (10/10/2024)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (10/10/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee discuss the educational component of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee has requested a discussion as an informational item on the educational components that can be utilize for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
• Day of Service Signup:
o Participants can register for service activities.
o Staff can create certificates, provide educational facts, and purchase buttons.
o Target the schools and youth organizations.
o Photo Opportunity with participants, committee members, elected officials, and PRCS staff.
• Interactive Vendor Booths:
o Including educational activities and a PRCS interactive booth.
• Education on MLK Jr.
o Three- minute video at the beginning/end of the program such as “The Story of Matin Luther King Jr. by Kid President”
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xXZhXTFWnE>
• “I Have a Dream” Wall: Community members can share their dreams and reflections.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this discussion.
ATTACHMENTS
None
MOTION
That the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee
Receive and file the report.