The legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was that of promoting peace, reaching for understanding and fighting against the inequalities – for all – that exist in our nation.
Each year, teammates at Atrium Health help keep Dr. King’s legacy alive through participation in various events and initiatives. Like Dr. King, our teammates believe in celebrating and promoting the worth of all human beings in a spirit of love, empathy and service to each other. Here, we look back on how Atrium Health teammates and other community members united together over the span of several days to commemorate Dr. King's legacy and to fulfill his mission to serve one another with kindness and love.
Monday, January 20, 2020
YMCA Prayer Breakfast
To kick off national Martin Luther King Jr. Day, McCrory YMCA held their annual prayer breakfast to honor Dr. King.
"You Can’t Go Wrong Doing Right"
— Rasu Shrestha MD MBA (@RasuShrestha) January 20, 2020
Inspiring morning with Dr Robert J Brown, a good friend of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. https://t.co/mdnOqb5bD8#MLKDay #AtriumHealthProud #MLKDay2020 #IHaveADream pic.twitter.com/YIOhpeN8bn
MLK National Observance - CMS Arts and Writing Awards
If you were able to attend the MLK National Observance at Central Piedmont Community College's Halton Theater in Midtown, you would have had the ultimate experience of celebrating Mecklenburg County's rich diversity through different sets of unique performances in music, dance and poetry. Following these acts, speakers took the stage to examine Dr. King’s moral theological and philosophical underpinnings.Saturday, January 18, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade
Not even Saturday's cold winter chill could hold these dedicated supporters back. Over 300 teammates and family members showed up in their best Atrium Health gear to march through the streets of Charlotte's Uptown area in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade. With more than 100 community organizations, marching bands, floats and performers, this parade is nationally recognized as one of the largest MLK parades in the country!
When @CLTKnightsHomer joins the fun. @KnightsBaseball | #MLKCLT2020 pic.twitter.com/vuwhV9XZ68
— Atrium Health (@AtriumHealth) January 18, 2020
MLK Growing the Dream Luncheon
With speakers including Jim Dunn, PhD, DHA, DAST, FACHE, Atrium Health's executive vice president and chief people and culture officer, this luncheon was dedicated toward recognizing Mecklenburg County's unsung heroes, including grassroots leaders who work behind the scenes for the betterment of our community.
MLK Call to Service
Recognizing Dr. King's passion for service within the community, over 1,000 community members gathered together to participate in various service projects. These hands-on volunteer projects for families were led by United Way of Central Carolinas.
United Way’s MLK Call to Service with over 1,000 community members participating in service projects.
— Atrium Health (@AtriumHealth) January 18, 2020
Making friendship blankets, Valentine’s Day cards for seniors, coloring bookmarks, creating flash cards for kids and more. #MLKCLT2020 pic.twitter.com/y2UwVRA2aG
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Atrium Health Wreath Laying Ceremony
As the first of many events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, teammates gathered together in Marshall Park to commemorate Dr. King and his teachings during the Atrium Health Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service, which included the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the foot of Dr. King's memorial statue. Speaking remarks were provided by Les Maginley, VP of Supplier Diversity.
