The Mississippi Link Newswire,
“Living Dr. King’s Dream: Stay Strong!” was the theme for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest hosted by the Jackson Hinds Library System. It was held at the Medgar Evers Library, 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd., January 18 at 9 a.m. The purpose was to raise, enhance and broaden the awareness and knowledge levels of students about the life of Dr. King and about the significance and application of the major tenets of non-violence on which he framed his work.
Ethel Mangum, administrative assistant to Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes brought greetings on behalf of the City of Jackson. Anne Sanders, branch manager of the library, welcomed students and other guests.
The essay contest was open to individuals enrolled in public or private schools and pre-schoolers were able to submit posters. Children from Kids University and Day Care presented their individual posters. Many of them were so pleased with themselves that they gave high fives to the judges and other guests…