Gwinnett Comes Together to Celebrate King
Essay readings and performances at Meadowcreek kicked off the holiday in the county.
From hip-hop dances to thoughtful essays, Gwinnett County leaders, community members and students gathered yesterday to sing their diverse praises to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration, sponsored by the United Ebony Society for 12 years running, was held at Meadowcreek High School. “I look into this crowd and I see unity,” said Nadege DeMaitre, a teacher at Moore Middle School who recognized student essays on the subject of diversity. “I know Dr. King is looking down on us and he is smiling.” The essays, which came toward the end of the program, gave a glimpse into what the legacy means to the students of a diverse county. “His words show us that one individual can make a difference,” said Jaden Fontaine, a student at Minor …
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