Milwaukee’s 2nd Vice-Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones is set to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a series of community events across the city. In a day filled with service and reflection, Coggs-Jones’s itinerary is packed with appearances and activities intending to evoke the spirit of unity and action that Dr. King championed, as reported by the Milwaukee County.
Her day will kick off at the City Year “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service,” where, according to the Milwaukee County press release, Coggs-Jones will join volunteers and leaders in a hands-on project which is slated from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 3230 S. Adams Ave. Building on the day’s momentum, Coggs-Jones will engage in dialogues around peace and justice, themes that are underscores of Dr. King’s teachings.
Following the service project, Coggs-Jones’s schedule includes the Milwaukee County Parks program titled “Is It Me Who Must Change,” set to commence at 12:00 p.m. at 1531 W. Vliet Street. Then, embracing themes of anti-militarism, racism, and poverty, she will take part in the “Unity Against Militarism, Racism, and Poverty” event at 1:00 p.m. hosted by St. Francis of Assisi Church on 1937 N. Vel Phillips Ave…