Southern Christian Leadership Conference: 50th Anniversary

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) hosted a “Dream Keeper” symposium to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. The symposium, “Economic Justice and Transformative Innovation: Acknowledging the Past While Advancing the Future” hosted 250 high school students from the Jefferson County area. The celebration, entitled “A Golden Halo Commemoration fit for a King,” honored King’s legacy by recognizing individuals who have continued doing his work. Award Recipients included: Alabama native and Apple CEO, Tim Cook; Woke Vote Founder, DeJuana Thompson; Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama President, Isabel Rubio; and Birmingham Business Resource Center President, Robert Dickerson.