Phoenix s virtual MLK celebration to honor champions in community
The City of Phoenix is honoring the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a virtual celebration.
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PHOENIX â Friday is the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Celebration.
The event will recognize leaders who have gone above and beyond to be champions in the community.
ABC15 spoke with this yearâs recipient of the Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award, Harry Garewal.
âI was really looking forward to having a conversation with him today,â Garewal said, noting that he and Goode crossed paths numerous times in life.
Goode was the second Black American to serve as Phoenix’s city councilman, for a record 22 consecutive years.
Today we lost a living legend. His legacy will live beyond us all. Truly an honor to have called Vice Mayor Calvin C.Goode a mentor, friend, and leader. https://t.co/WGHQWV30uJ
The Oklahoma native was initially denied the high school experience in Arizona due to his race. He earned a Master’s degree from Arizona State University and worked 30 years for the Phoenix Union High School District. He also owned his own tax-accounting business.
Goode was dubbed the “conscience” of the Phoenix City Council because his efforts addressed disadvantaged youth, empowering minority-owned businesses, fighting discrimination and improving impoverished areas of the community.
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