Despite being rescheduled and then met with dreary rain, the Oak Ridge-Anderson County NAACP’s breakfast Feb. 10 drew folks from Clinton and Oak Ridge to honor the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The event at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center included music, poetry, scripture readings and prayer from emcee Rose Weaver; Adam Velk, director of Green McAdoo; Trina Watson, the first lady of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge; and Mia Collins. Velk, Watson and Collins are members of the executive committee of the local branch of the NAACP.
The Community Choir, consisting of members from several local churches, was led by Anthony Angel and director Brandon Whitaker. A highlight of their performance was the young soloist Paris Ellis, who brought everyone to their feet.
Dar’Nell Price, an Oak Ridge high school student, recited a poem he wrote about the importance of the memory of Dr. King and continuing the work he only dreamed about. Price also received a standing ovation.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Ernest Scruggs of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Clinton.