For Immediate Release
Contact: Steven Gotfried
(202) 537-6248
(703) 475-2332 Cell
sgotfried@cathedral.org

January 7, 2004

Former Washington Redskin George Starke and others will present a night of motivation and celebration for the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

What
“Visions of the Future: Defeating Youth Violence”

When
Friday, January 16 (7 pm)

Where
Washington National Cathedral
Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW

Details
The event will include a discussion on rebuilding the lives of youth at risk by George Starke, former Washington Redskin and founder of the Excel Institute; a talk by Stewart Burns, former editor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Papers; and performances by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Dance Ensemble and the Children's Choir of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Free and open to the public. For information call (202) 537-2221.

Background
The Defeating Youth Violence program was established in 1999 from a charitable gift by a donor committed to helping curb violence among youths in Washington DC. It is held in January to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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