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SCLC President to hold assembly during KKK rally

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Saturday, February 9th, 2013, 6:56pm

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St. Jude Half-Marathon recognized nationally

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Wednesday, January 30th, 9:09 am

February's edition of Runner's World magazine is recognizing the Memphis St. Jude Half-Marathon as one of the best half-marathons in the country.

The experts at the magazine praised the scenic tour of Memphis during the race. That tour includes Sun Studios, the National Civil Rights Museum, AutoZone Park, Beale Street, and the campus of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The article says that most runners participate in the race specifically to support the Hospital, and are often moved by the families and patients who line the course.

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Girls take charge in Memphis

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Sunday, January 27th, 2013, 10:22pm

For the second year in Memphis, GIRLS TAKE CHARGE!

On Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Girls of Leadership will host Girls Take Charge: 2013 Self-Esteem Summit. The summit is free to all girls ages 9-16. Lunch is provided.

This year's guest speaker is Megan Mottley, founder of MTLY Communications, publisher of DIVINE Magazine, creator of The Glamour Girl Movement, and author of Glamour Girl: How To Get The Ultimate Makeover.

The summit will be held at Bridges 477 N. Fifth Street Memphis, TN 38105.

Topics include: creative expression, relationships, martial arts, make-up & skin care, healthy living, and more.

For more information or if you would like to sign up a girl or group contact Angela Garland at angela@girlsofleadership.org or 901-268-1005.

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Bluff City goes 'Quacky' for Waterfowl Conference

Submitted by Nichole Cyprian on Saturday, January 26th, 1:12 pm

Experts and researchers will flock to Memphis next week for the Ecology and Conservation of North American Waterfowl International Symposium from January 27 to the 31.

The conference, aimed at promoting the conservation of waterfowl and their habitats, will be held at the historic Peabody Hotel, home to the famous marching Peabody ducks. Memphis-based Ducks Unlimited will be among the contributors at the conference.

"This symposium addresses the imperative within the waterfowl science community to expand our knowledge of the birds' basic biology and to build on this knowledge by opening new doors and planning for a strong future for waterfowl populations, their habitats and waterfowl supporters as well," said DU Chief Scientist Dale Humburg.

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Adult Greek Language Class begins tonight

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, January 21st, 10:24 am

The dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. comes alive in an adult Greek class that begins on his national holiday today.

Have you ever thought of learning the Greek language and some Greek culture as well? You have a chance to tonight at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Memphis. Retired Priest Father Nicholas Vieron is beginning his Adult Greek tonight in the church hall at Sam Cooper and Highland in Memphis.

Father Vieron has been teaching his adult greek class for 40 years and always begins on Martin Luther King Day. Vieron is one of a few white ministers left from the 1968 struggle who manifested efforts for social justice led by the late Rabbi James Wax.

It's a 14 week course that meets once a week at the church

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Mid-South commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with events

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Sunday, January 20th, 2013, 10:46pm

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Civil Rights Museum, Food Bank to honor Dr. King's sacrifice through service

Submitted by Michael Addison on Saturday, January 19th, 12:23 pm

The National Civil Rights Museum will honor the leadership, vision, beliefs and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by inviting you to support the families who depend on the Mid-South Food Bank.

On January 21 visitors can bring canned good items and receive $1 off the discounted King Holiday museum admission. The canned goods will help stock the shelves of the food bank, and eventually serve the 20 percent of the population of Shelby County that's struggling with food insecurity,

"We are proud to be part of the National Civil Rights Museum's programs for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The Museum has included us in the event for several years, resulting in hundreds of pounds of food to help feed hungry people in our community," said president & CEO of Mid-South Food Bank Estella Mayhue-Greer.

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