The 100th Black history month commemoration & celebration
LMCC Board Member, Kimi Ginn has been instrumental in organizing a wonderful event for the community! Please don't miss the opportunity to attend this dynamic event.
In 1926 Dr. Carter G. Woodson began the organized and intentional celebration of Black History by establishing Negro History Week. He is also the author of the phenomenal book entitled the Mis-Education of the Negro, which is still in print today.
To honor Dr. Woodson's legacy and preserve Black History observances, Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound along with Black Student Union (BSU) students at Lakes High School are presenting an exciting centennial celebration on Sunday, February 15th 3-5 pm. Details are listed on the attached flyer.
Exciting 100th Celebration!
Lakewood's event honoring Dr martin luther king, jr.
The City of Lakewood will be honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday January 15th with a Beloved Community Celebration to include a series of events at Pierce College. According to Sally Martinez, Recreation Coordinator for the City of Lakewood, “The idea of this year’s event is to ensure there is something for everyone.”
The evening events from 6-8 pm will feature dynamic performances, hands-on workshops, and a keynote address by Dr. John Scott. There will be family-friendly activities including free face painting, balloon making, dream board creation, and a collaborative community quilt project. Attendees can explore a student art show, library book display, and screenings of civil rights videos, then stay for complimentary dinner.
“All the corresponding activities and performances at the Beloved Community Celebration tie back directly to the six impacts of Martin Luther King,” said Martinez. These six impacts are Civil Rights & Social Rights, Promoting Traits of a Beloved Community, Community Service & Love of Family, Embracing Diversity, Freedom of Voice and Equal/Accessible Education. From Japanese drumming to spoken word artistry and an art show, the celebration will be filled with ways for attendees to honor MLK’s visions for a Beloved Community.
The evening will also feature a powerful performance of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf from 7:30-9:30. This play has strong themes and is recommended for audiences 15 years or older. Seats are limited for this play so please reserve your FREE tickets now: https://qrco.de/bgQ0to
As mentioned, Dr. King’s vision included community service. So, to celebrate this belief, you are encouraged to bring a canned food donation to benefit Nourish Pierce County. Your donation shows support of our community and connects you with neighbors as it honors Dr. King’s legacy of unity, compassion and service.
LMCC Director, Mary Moss was honored speak at the 2023 Memorial Day Celebrations in Tacoma and Lakewood.
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Thank You Lakewood!
Thank you to all who helped, supported, and attended our
1st Annual Dr. Claudia Thomas Community Service Award Gala!
We had a wonderful time and look forward to planning next year's celebration!
Check back for news on next year's gala!
To view more photos from the 2023 Gala, visit our LMCC facebook page
Lakewood Multicultural Coalition
Events
Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 SummerFest!
Live music. International performances. Incredible entertainment. Endless food & drink options. Games and activities. There will be so much to see, experience, try, touch, eat, drink, do, and enjoy at SummerFest.
Don't miss it!
Come by our booth and take a spin for a prize!
Saturday, July 16th, 2022 a Community Convening
You won't want to miss this important gathering!
Friday, July 29th, 2022
We are pleased to support PLU's very innovative and exciting golfing event!
For tickets, go to www.plu.edu
Wednesday, August 13th- Jazz Night and Vintage Car Show!
Join LMCC in August, for what will, no doubt,
be a very lively and fun event!
Drop by our booth and say "Hi".
Lakewood's MLK Celebration Video
LMCC was honored to be one of the sponsors for this incredible project. LMCC President and Lakewood's new Deputy Mayor, Mary Moss, was featured as one of the speakers along with other community leaders, tasked with conveying Martin Luther King's message for equity, acceptance and a better world for all. Great job everyone!
Photo Gallery
LMCC was honored to participate in the unveiling of the Student Cultural Diversity Mural: “The World Lives In Lakewood” on September 15, 2021 at Clover Park High School.
LMCC was proud to be one of the sponsors for this wonderful mural, created by students, representing our diverse Lakewood Community.
CPSD Student artists did a great job capturing the diversity and unity of our Lakewood Community.
