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"Unity Breakfast" Now on Tap For DNC

By Jeralyn

Another press release received today from the DNC announces a "Unity Breakfast." It's an event that marries civil rights and faith.

DENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today unveiled plans for a unity breakfast to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington on Thursday, August 28 during the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. Martin Luther King III will join with civil rights leaders including Rev. Al Sharpton and faith leaders including Rabbi Jack Moline and Sister Simone Campbell to honor Martin Luther King Jr., the message of his “I Have a Dream” speech and the movement behind the March on Washington.

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....“During the Democratic Convention in Denver, civil rights and faith leaders will come together to commemorate the anniversary of that historic March that created a tipping point for change in this country and to reaffirm Democrats’ dedication to Dr. King’s dream.”

The convention opens with an inter-faith event.

See how you can join delegates, elected officials, clergy from many communities of faith and special musical guests as we gather in a spirit of unity on Sunday, August 24 at the Wells Fargo Theater in downtown Denver.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on August 15, 2008 (boomark / email).