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January 19, 2009

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Guest Speaker Kweisi Mfume Commemorates the message of Martin Luther King Jr
Orlando Sentinel
January 20, 2009

For this year’s observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, former NAACP President Kweisi Mfume gave credit to the late civil rights leader and to Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy, Orlando’s first black City Council member, for making Barack Obama’s presidency possbile.

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Orlando Honors 1st African-American Elected Official
WFTV – Channel 9
January 19, 2009

Orlando residents honored the city’s first African-American elected official Monday morning.  Many people said the evetn had special meaning.  “The people in this room, the community, the nation, we are just excited and we’re just feeling the momentum of the change,” said resident Ardana Bennett.

‘Pappy’ Kennedy Remebered at Annual Breakfast
Central Florida News 13
January 19, 2009

Hundreds gathered Monday morning to not only remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but also a local pioneer. People at the annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy breakfast reflected on the first black city commissioner elected in Orlando. FULL STORY

Kweisi Mfume to Inspire Local Leaders at Annual “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast
The Orlando Times
January 15-21, 2009

Central Florida YMCA, Mayor’s Martin Luther King Commission, and the Southwest Orlando Jaycees present the 18th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast.  The breakfast will include a speaking presentation by Kweisi Mfume who has become known as one of the nation’s most visible and powerful African American lawmakers. VIEW ARTICLE

Spotlight Event
Orlando Sentinel – Orange Extra
January 18, 2009

Kweisi Mfume, ,former NAACO President & Congressman speaks Monday, Janaury 19, at the 18th Annual Arthur “Pappy Kennedy Prayer Breakfast in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The prayer breakfast was held at the First Baptist Church of Orlando. Major sponsors were the Central Florida YMCA and Southwest Orlando Jaycees. VIEW ARTICLE

Central Florida YMCA and Jaycees Prayer Breakfast
WOFL – Fox 35 News
January 19, 2009

Kweisi Mfume, former President/CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), as well as a five-term Democratic Congressman from Maryland’s 7th congressional district will be speaking to community leaders at the 18th annual Arthur Pappy Kennedy Prayer Breakfast. FULL STORY

Getting the Word Out
Orlando Sentinel
December 28, 2008 to January 18, 2009

Central Florida YMCA gets the word out on the 18th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast. VIEW ANNOUNCEMENTS