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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Celebration

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in an interactive discussion with Montgomery County Council Member Will Jawando author of "My Seven Black Fathers." Also, participate in designing buttons for a service project and watching videos about Dr. King's contributions to the civil rights movement. Seating is limited so registration is recommended.

Will Jawando is an attorney, an activist, a community leader, and a councilmember in Montgomery County, Maryland, a diverse community of more than one million residents. Called "the progressive leader we need" by the late congressman John Lewis, Jawando has worked with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Sherrod Brown, and President Barack Obama. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post and The Root and on BET.com, and his work has been featured in The New York Times and New York magazine and on NPR, NBC News, and MTV. He regularly appears on CNN, MSNBC and other media outlets.

A limited number of pre-signed copies of "My Seven Black Fathers" will be available for purchase at the event through the PGCMLS Foundation. There will not be a live book-signing or any personalizations. Proceeds benefit programs and services at PGCMLS. Purchase a copy online from Mahogany Books.