Ohio Civil Rights Commission to Host “Let Freedom Ring,” A Tribute to Dr. King and to Announce Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame Inductees

The Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) will host a accolade to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Let Freedom Ring,” an black of called readings by Ohio celebrity choir and airy songs from the noncombatant rights era at the Statehouse Atrium, in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

Columbus, OH -- The Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) will host a accolade to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Let Freedom Ring,” an black of called readings by Ohio celebrity choir and airy songs from the noncombatant rights era at the Statehouse Atrium, in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

The anniversary will be a agreeable and affected accolade to the noncombatant rights era through songs, poetry, and the affecting account of acclaimed noncombatant rights speeches through the ages. Presenters cover Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson, State Senators Ray Miller (D-Columbus) and David Goodman (R-Columbus); James Stowe, Executive Director of Columbus Community Relations Commission; and Representative Joyce Beatty (D-Columbus). OCRC Commissioner Jeanine P. Donaldson, and Errol Browne will accomplish agreeable selections.

“The ‘Let Freedom Ring’ anniversary will serve as a admonition that the amount of abandon is not cheap, and that capitalism is not a beholder sport. These men and woman, atramentous and white, of all religions abduction the accurate aspect of abandon and we will bless their bequest so that approaching ancestors will abide to backpack the bake of justice,” said OCRC Executive Director, G. Michael Payton. “Let Freedom Ring’ reminds us that we have to abide to aspire for the ambition of alternative and amends for all.”

In acceptance of those Ohioans who dared to be antecedents in animal and noncombatant rights the Commission will advertise its aboriginal inductees to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission Hall of Fame at the ceremony. This accident is accessible to the accepted public, but a catch is appropriate to ensure able space. For added advice alarm 1(888) 278-7101, Office of Public Affairs.

Media Contact:
Christia Alou White                                                        
OCRC (614) 466-9063

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