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The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, Inc. of Raleigh, North Carolina was chartered as a non-profit, community based organization in 1984 to serve as a multi-cultural citizen's group to help preserve the legacy and example to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to plan appropriate ceremonies and programs in conjunction with the legal King Holiday enacted by the Congress of the United States. The Raleigh-Wake MLK Committee's Federal Tax I.D. Number is 58-1837950. MLK Resource Center's Annual Progress Report. The Raleigh King Committee is on the cutting edge of advocacy and promotion of the ideals which Dr. King espoused. Membership is open to all who value and are willing to work to preserve these values. The Raleigh King Committee relies on the goodwill and support of those in the community who recognize the value of the King Holiday. The Raleigh King Committee was founded and
chartered by businessman and community activist
Bruce E. Lightner and
he served as the group's leader since it's
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In 1990, Mrs. Coretta Scott King presented the national "Keeper of the Dream" award in recognition of the group's tenacity, vigor and commitment to the ideals of universal brotherhood and justice for all. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The Raleigh/RTP King Holiday observances are
recognized nationwide as being among the best
organized and diverse King Celebrations which are
well attended each year. You, your family,
company, church and civic group are welcomed and
encouraged to participate in the various
programs. All events are free and open to the
public.
