ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An event this weekend will recognize leaders who advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of economic justice and equity ahead of the federal holiday Monday.
The annual MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards gala takes place Saturday night at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Dr. Jatali Bellanton, one of the event’s co-producers, came to Atlanta News First to talk about what guests can expect.
Bellanton is also in town for the premiere of Disney’s “Hoops, Hopes, and Dreams,” for which she serves as executive producer. The film shows how King Jr. and other activists connected with young voters on the basketball court.
Click here to learn more about the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards gala.
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