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One of the best parts of photographing the MLK march each year is the opportunity to run into old friends. I use to work with this guys years ago. Then we found out that we knew alot of the same people. He is a GREAT cook. I use to love taste testing some of his "new" creations.
ONE March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). In 2013 an estimated 28,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Each year more and more students are not graduating from high school. Several MLK fundraising efforts are being done all year long to make a significant impact on decreasing those numbers.
Waiting for the Oak Park group of walkers to arrive so that the MLK march continues to its final destination: The Sacramento Community Center
The theme this year “Black Lives Matter”. In Sacramento, the MLK March (2015) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King was among our nation's foremost leaders in combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role in the Civil Rights Movement. One March with three different starting locations: (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). Our local news reports approximately 26,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Once again, I was the event photographer for this event capturing the participation of the members of the Divine 9 BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.).
Just my opinion but this event/activity is no longer a march for social justice to increase awareness on the injustice endured by African Americans or even other ethnicities and genders but it is simply a parade: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event and including marching bands and floats
As the event photographer for a Pan Hellenic organization it is my job to capture photos of as many members of the Divine 9 that participate in the march as I possible can. Photo Journalism I love it! Pictured here is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
March for the Dream! Honoring the past, impacting the future. This event brings Northern Californians together to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and to continue his march for civil rights, social justice and equality for all. Jam-packed and highly interactive from start to finish with a six mile WALK and a diversity expo, the march attracts a diverse crowd of 28,000 very enthusiastic participants to downtown Sacramento for day of civic engagement, reflection and enrichment. The organizers hope this will empower people so they can impact the world around them.
Theme this year “Black Lives Matter”. The MLK 2015 Celebration event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King was among our nation's foremost leaders in combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role in the Civil Rights Movement.One March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). Our local news reports approximately 26,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Once again I was the event photographer for this event capturing the participation of the members of the Divine 9 BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.)
Sisters and Brothers of Islam dance
The events at the Unity in the Community 2011 celebration at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls
The theme this year “Black Lives Matter”. In Sacramento, the MLK March (2015) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King was among our nation's foremost leaders in combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role in the Civil Rights Movement. One March with three different starting locations: (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). Our local news reports approximately 26,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Once again, I was the event photographer for this event capturing the participation of the members of the Divine 9 BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.).
Sacramento MLK March 2015. Theme this year “Black Lives Matter”. The MLK 2015 Celebration event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King was among our nation's foremost leaders in combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role in the Civil Rights Movement.One March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). Our local news reports approximately 26,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Once again I was the event photographer for this event capturing the participation of the members of the Divine 9 BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.)
ONE March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). In 2013 an estimated 28,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Each year more and more students are not graduating from high school. Several MLK fundraising efforts are being done all year long to make a significant impact on decreasing those numbers.
ONE March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). In 2013 an estimated 28,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Each year more and more students are not graduating from high school. Several MLK fundraising efforts are being done all year long to make a significant impact on decreasing those numbers.
March for the Dream! Honoring the past, impacting the future. This event brings Northern Californians together to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and to continue his march for civil rights, social justice and equality for all. Jam-packed and highly interactive from start to finish with a six mile WALK and a diversity expo, the march attracts a diverse crowd of 28,000 very enthusiastic participants to downtown Sacramento for day of civic engagement, reflection and enrichment. The organizers hope this will empower people so they can impact the world around them.
This is how they told the story “Unranked Sacramento squad knocks national power early and late with victory in a California State Open Division Bowl Classic” Grant HS came to play football and took home a championship. The community held a parade to celebrate the team and this victory.
March for the Dream! Honoring the past, impacting the future. This event brings Northern Californians together to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and to continue his march for civil rights, social justice and equality for all. Jam-packed and highly interactive from start to finish with a six mile WALK and a diversity expo, the march attracts a diverse crowd of 28,000 very enthusiastic participants to downtown Sacramento for day of civic engagement, reflection and enrichment. The organizers hope this will empower people so they can impact the world around them.
Theme this year “Black Lives Matter”. The MLK 2015 Celebration event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King was among our nation's foremost leaders in combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role in the Civil Rights Movement.One March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). Our local news reports approximately 26,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Each year more and more students are not graduating from high school. Once again I was the event photographer for this event capturing the participation of the members of the Divine 9 BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.)
Theme this year “Black Lives Matter”. The MLK 2015 Celebration event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King was among our nation's foremost leaders in combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role in the Civil Rights Movement.One March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). Our local news reports approximately 26,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Once again I was the event photographer for this event capturing the participation of the members of the Divine 9 BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.)
MLK March 2013 Sacramento, CA. ONE March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). In 2013 an estimated 28,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Each year more and more students are not graduating from high school. Several MLK fundraising efforts are being done all year long to make a significant impact on decreasing those numbers.
She was a very classy lady and I thought she had a great speaking voice for the event. I havn't been able to find any mention of her on the internet so I'm afraid I might not be able to forward her this picture.
Indivisible is an assembly of African Americans in the Sacramento region who come together for the greater good of our community. Sponsored by Mayor Kevin Johnson
Theme this year “Black Lives Matter”. The MLK 2015 Celebration event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King was among our nation's foremost leaders in combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role in the Civil Rights Movement.One March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). Our local news reports approximately 26,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Once again I was the event photographer for this event capturing the participation of the members of the Divine 9 BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.)
Black History Month Day 5. For us to keep the dream alive, black lives must matter. We can not turn and look the other way and pretend an alarming number of african american have not only died unnecessarily at the hands of law enforcement but also the sentencing of african americans is far more harsher than members of any other ethnic race for crimes more violent or even loss of life.
The Elephant will have a new vocalist and guitar player when they perform at the MAC. Kali's voice is seriously good. Those of you who know me, know also that I don't flatter. In fact, I'm terrible at complimenting people. I'm a freaking snob and it takes a lot to impress me. So when I say Kali's got a fabulous voice you must give my word the weight of Moses. Think of me as your own, personal, burning bush. There are many people in the music biz today who don't have voices half as good. Bunch of spoiled pansies is what they are. JLo can bite me, and the synthesizers and autotune software that "improve" her voice.
If you don't believe me, you can get a preview of Kali at this month's Unity in the Community, where she will perform with the Elephant's drummer, Robert, who's mightily talented himself. He'll be providing perfect percussion by playing hand drums. If that's what they're called. They're drums and he plays them by hand. Close enough.
Be there, or be somewhere else! They're supposed to play at 3:00, assuming everything goes without a hitch. There will be a lot of acts that day, BUT THIS IS THE ONE YOU MUST SEE!
Sidebar: Singers are difficult to photograph because they always have that pesky microphone in front of their faces. It makes it hard to get intimate, especially when your zoom lens isn't up to the bland basement lighting, and your photographic skill is akin to a cat's comprehension of a computer.
Irish Dancers in the part of Unity in the Community that happened in the basement of the community library.
Black History Month begins today. MLK March 2015 many of the signs focused on modern day issues such as "Black Lives Matter" as well as "Human Trafficking".
Sisters and Brothers of Islam dance
The events at the Unity in the Community 2011 celebration at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls
ONE March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). In 2013 an estimated 28,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Each year more and more students are not graduating from high school. Several MLK fundraising efforts are being done all year long to make a significant impact on decreasing those numbers.
Theme this year “Black Lives Matter”. The MLK 2015 Celebration event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King was among our nation's foremost leaders in combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role in the Civil Rights Movement.One March with three different starting locations (Oak Park Community Center, Sacramento City College, Grant High School). Our local news reports approximately 26,000 people participated in the annual MLK March for not only peace and unity in the community but also marching to close the Achievement Gap with Sacramento area high school students. Each year more and more students are not graduating from high school. Once again I was the event photographer for this event capturing the participation of the members of the Divine 9 BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.)
Grant HS Championship Parade
This is how they told the story “Unranked Sacramento squad knocks national power early and late with victory in a California State Open Division Bowl Classic” Grant HS came to play football and took home a championship. The community held a parade to celebrate the team and this victory.
Hip Hop Dace Group, H2DC
The events at the Unity in the Community 2011 celebration at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Darren Wilson shot and killed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9. Wilson had been a police officer for six years in Ferguson and nearby Jennings. Wilson resigned from the Ferguson Police Department shortly after a grand jury decided not to indict him for the Brown shooting. Wilson's first police job in Jennings was in a police force so dysfunctional and so mired by tensions between white officers and black residents that the local government disbanded the department and fired every officer, according to the Washington Post. The Jennings City Council then brought in entirely new officers to start a credible police department from scratch.