{"id":13146,"date":"2019-11-26T10:18:10","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T15:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=13146"},"modified":"2022-01-12T12:07:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T17:07:07","slug":"martin-luther-king-jr-initiative-kicks-off-charged-by-mayor-demings-with-year-round-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2019\/11\/martin-luther-king-jr-initiative-kicks-off-charged-by-mayor-demings-with-year-round-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative Kicks Off: Charged by Mayor Demings with Year Round Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the spirit of bringing the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to unincorporated areas of Orange County and surrounding communities year round, Mayor Jerry L. Demings<\/a> has created the Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative.\u00a0The overall mission of the initiative is to celebrate and recognize Dr. King\u2019s legacy through programs that promote unity, diversity and connectivity.<\/p>\n

\u201cDr. King\u2019s lifelong commitment to civil rights, nonviolence and justice for all remains promising in today\u2019s society,\u201d said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. \u201cThrough inclusiveness and collaboration, this initiative will commemorate Dr. King\u2019s work and legacy for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mayor Demings, the first African American Mayor of Orange County, believes it is vital for an initiative of this kind to be created in honor of Dr. King\u2019s legacy and fundamental principles.\u00a0The kick-off meeting took place on Nov. 19, 2019 at the Orange County Administration Building and included an overview of mission and intent, an overview of subcommittees and a roundtable discussion. The purpose of the monthly meetings is to create, establish and facilitate activities and events year-round based on the objectives outlined in the focus areas.<\/p>\n

Subcommittee focus areas include:<\/p>\n