Seattle King County NAACP to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy Introduce a Resolution to Seattle Public Schools

PRESS ADVISORY For Immediate Release:
Thursday, January 12th, 2017
Contact: Rita Green, Education Chair,
education@seattlekingcountynaacp.org, 206-605-8339

Seattle King County NAACP to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy Introduce a Resolution to Seattle Public Schools

Seattle, WA--On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Seattle King County NAACP will unveil a resolution advocating that Seattle Public Schools make ethnic studies a required class. Closing the opportunity gap is a critical focus of the NAACP and on Monday the branch will uphold Dr. King’s legacy by emphasizing how important it is that all students see themselves reflected in the curriculum of our public schools.
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What: Introduction of the Seattle King County NAACP education resolution during an MLK Day workshop
When: Monday, January 16th, 2017 from 9:30am-10:50am
Where: Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

If you are interested in seeing the full text of the resolution (along with the list of endorsers), but are unable to attend the workshop, please contact Rita Green at 206-605-8339.

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Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. More information about the Seattle King County NAACP can be found here: www.seattlekingcountynaacp.org