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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – President Brenda A. Allen has accepted an invitation to serve as the keynote speaker at the 18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. CommUNITY Breakfast on Monday, January 21.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to address this group and engage with members of the Kennett community,” said Allen. “I look forward to sharing my thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr., and discussing the importance of diversity and working toward the goal of achieving peace, justice and equality for all.”
The theme of the breakfast is “Diversity is Our Strength.” Over 400 businesses, faith and community leaders, elected officials, students and members of the community will be in attendance.
Proceeds from the breakfast provide scholarships for graduating seniors from local high schools and Lincoln University as well as food for local food pantries in Kennett Square and West Grove. Proceeds will also be used to help fund summer camps for disadvantaged children, and support of projects that promote equality, justice, peace and the eradication of poverty in the Kennett area.
The breakfast will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Red Clay Room located at 423 Dalmation Street in Kennett Square.
Tickets for the breakfast are available online at http://www.mlkcommunity.org or by calling 610-444-6020, extension 108, during business hours.
Immediately following the breakfast, Allen will be available for dialogue and discussion with attendees at the Kennett Square Inn located at 201 State Street, Kennett Square, as part of the national Day of Service.