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2 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Presidents Obama, Clinton And Carter To Commemorate The 50 th Anniversary Of The March On Washington President Barack Obama The 50th Anniver sary March on Washington Coalition announced today that former Presidents Bill Former Pres. Bill Clinton Clinton and Jimmy Carter will join President Barack Obama to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the his Former Pres. Jimmy Carter toric March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C. on Au gust 28, 2013. Obama, Clin ton and Carter will deliver remarks at the Let Freedom Ring Commemoration and Call to Action event at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama, Clinton, Carter and King family mem bers, along with coalition members and dignitaries, will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call to “Let free dom ring” by ringing bells at 3:00 p.m. EST, a half-century to the very minute after Dr. King delivered his historic address. Groups across the country will also pause to mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s speech by ringing bells at 3:00 p.m. EST in their home states. KIA COUNTRY OF SAVANNAH 6-speed $19,m Auto, AC $16,988 Auto, AC $13,998 MENTION THIS AD FOR AN ADDITIONAL S200 IN SAVINGS 20(M TDlfDTA TAGBMA 2009 JEEP WMNGIER 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY KLE $18,588 Auto, ac $19,988 20I3 fOUrtONI 1 SE $21,988 Auto. AC Chatham Parkway Cgjg} (912) 921-0555 COUNTRY Monday-Friday 9atn-8pm Saturday 9arn-6:3flpri SERVICE SPECIAL UP TO S QTS OF MOTOR OIL - MOST CARS WELCOME | Coupon not -..jinl with any other ultei. MlisI pioaent coupon al tune of putchose. Limit one coupon . par person. Coupon doas not apply to prior purchasers. OTher Restrictions may apply Void whera | prohibJed APPOINTMENT PEOUIRED -C^II (.91 2) 629-JQOS AutO, AC SHAM 27,222 miles $15,988 V-6, Extra Cab $15,988 Unlimited Auto, AC $21888 Auto, AC “Martin Luther King’s unforgettable speech inspired millions of Ameri cans to make a deeply per sonal commitment to racial equality and economic jus tice. Its wisdom and power continues to inspire us today. I’m honored to lend my voice to this important celebration of one of our greatest leaders and most historic days,” said President Bill Clinton. The 50th Anniversa ry March on Washington Co alition has organized a series of events to commemorate and celebrate this historic event, including a Global Freedom Festival, open to the public from August 24-27 on the National Mall, and an In terfaith Prayer Service at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Me morial prior to the Let Free dom Ring Commemoration event on August 28. “It is an honor to participate in this ceremony as we remember a great man, a heroic leader and a noble message that still rings as true today as it did 50 years ago,” President Jimmy Carter said. “This commemorative event is an opportunity to speak about Dr. King’s dream of equal rights and equal op portunity for all. Dr. King’s legacy remains an inspiration for us all on this special an niversary and will continue to for generations to come.” Coalition members include the A. Philip Ran dolph Institute, The King Center, National Associa tion for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National Action Network (NAN), National Coalition of Black Civic Participation (NCBCP), National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), National Urban League (NUL), Southern Leadership Conference (SCLC) and Na tional Park Service. “I’m honored to meet my father’s call to ‘Let freedom ring’ with President Obama, President Clinton and President Carter,” said Bernice A. King, chief ex ecutive officer of The King Center. “Together with peo ple across America and the world, we will pause to mark the 50th anniversary of my father’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, affirming the unity of people of all races, religions and nations.” The Let Freedom Ring Commemoration and Call to Action event will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28. For more in formation on the 50th Anni versary March on Washington ‘Freedom, Jobs, Peace and Social Justice,’ please visit www.mlkdream50.com. Me dia who wish to cover the Let Freedom Ring Commemora tion may apply for credentials here: www.mlkdream50.com/ credentials. Savannah Riverfront Hosts Labor Day Weekend Ultimate Tailgate The Savannah Riv erfront is excited to host the first annual Ultimate Tail gate during their Labor Day Celebration on River Street! Watch your favorite college football teams as they kick off the season! Come show your spirit and support while enjoying ice cold beverages, delicious food and your fa vorite tailgating games. Multiple games will be playing on three large in flatable screens to provide you with the best view out side of the stadium! The Ar bor Stage will feature a 15 ft screen in addition to two 10 ft screens at each end of Rou- sakis Plaza. No need for lug ging your tent, cooler or grill because the Savannah Riv erfront has got you covered. Just make sure to bring your favorite chair and come early to stake out your space near the big screens. Make sure to take a break during halftime to browse through over 30 lo cal and regional artist booths. Arts & crafts will be on the second plaza featuring their unique paintings, wood works, sculptures, jewelry, photography and more! Weekend festivi ties will take place August 30-September 1. Festival hours are noon-11pm on Fri day, lOam-llpm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. This year’s Festival Series is hosted by the Savan nah Riverfront and proudly sponsored by Verizon Wire less, Southern Eagle Distrib uting, Savannah Coca-Cola, Wet Willie’s, and our friends at Adventure Radio. Enjoy the Savannah Riverfront: The Way to Experience Savannah. In Coving 'Memory oj Beverly LaVern Wright February Ifi, 1075 - May 31. Han't Don't spend too much time in mourning Tears arc for the sad, I left to be with Jesus, And this should rnnke you glad. Don't I ret because nn Leaving Came in such :t way. We’ll have another meeting. On God's Eternal Day, Forever in nur hearts. Your parents, WI Ilia Mary Fulton: uncles,. Freddie Wright, Tuny Wright, Sr (Ruth Carolyn); cousins, god-sisters, god-brother. Chuich Family & many friends