35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

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By Jennifer L. Warren

POUGHKEEPSIE – The authentic, black and white, charismatic image enveloped the large screen in front of the room while the footage unraveled an iconic man articulately delivering one of the most transformative speeches in history, as the silent crowd intently listened in to the still very relevant content nearly 63 years later.

That man, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was giving his “I Have a Dream” Speech, a part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, in front of 250,000 people, on the steps of Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. His potent verbiage, passion for service, shining example of a strong, moral character, along with courageous commitment to equality and justice for all, have served as an unwavering inspiration to countless lives. In that very spirit, Catharine Street, Inc., a cherished, community focused Poughkeepsie hub, once again celebrated King’s indelible imprint at Friday’s 35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.