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Niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Headlines Annual Arizona Right to Life Conference Saturday September 9, 2005 Since its inception in 1978, Arizona Right to Life has led the effort to educate Arizonans on pro-life issues through its annual pro-life conference and other means. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10th, his year's annual state conference, "Promoting A Culture of Life Through Education," will be hallmarked by a showcase of presentations on cutting edge, culturally-relevant topics by nationally-renowned speakers. The keynote speaker is Dr. Alveida King, niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King founded King for America, Inc., "to assist people in enriching their lives spiritually, personally, mentally and economically." She is the daughter of the late slain civil rights activist Rev. A. D. King and his wife Naomi Barber King. Dr. King is a Christian minister and serves as director of African American Outreach for Gospel of Life, headed up by Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life. She also consults with the Africa Humanitarian Christian Fellowship, founded by her mentor, Pastor Allen McNair of Believers' Bible Christian Church in Atlanta. A former college professor, Dr. King earned a master of arts degree in business management from Central Michigan University. Her undergraduate studies in journalism and sociology helped her to become a published author, the most popular works being her best selling books “Sons of Thunder: The King Family Legacy,” and “I Don't Want Your Man, I Want My Own.” This inspirational collection of Christian testimonies is used at conferences and workshops around the world. Additionally, she has served as a Senior Fellow of the Alexis de Tocqueville Institute. She has also served on the boards and committees of numerous organizations, including the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, Coalition of African American Pastors, and the Judeo-Christian Coalition for Constitutional Restoration. She also served in the Georgia State House of Representatives, and is an accomplished actress and songwriter. During the years of the Civil Rights Movement, led by her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Alveda's family home was bombed in Birmingham, Alabama. In the heat of the struggle. "Daddy's house was bombed, then in Louisville, Kentucky, his church office was bombed. I was also jailed during the open housing movement," Alveida King said. Dr. King continues to advocate for civil rights. "I believe that School Choice is a pressing civil rights issue,” she said. “Perhaps the most compelling issue of all is the life of the unborn. Faith in God, and the commitment to fulfill His will for our lives -- not faith in government bureaucracy -- is the key to positive action. Have faith in God!" Additional speakers include: · Kristen Day, executive director of Democrats for Life · Dr. John Mark Reynolds, the founder and director of Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University, Calif. · Dr. Clinton Reynolds, resident in OB/GYN at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix · Actress Caron Strong, national director of Operation Outcry · Ronnajean Murphy, coordinator of Rachel's Vineyard · Tom Marzen, general counsel of the National Legal Center for the Medically Dependant and Disabled · Dr. Jacque Chadwick, the associate vice president for Health Sciences & Vice Dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix Campus Terry Gilberg, talk show host at KFYI Radio in Phoenix and an advocate of the sanctity of life, will serve as master of ceremonies for the conference. The conference schedule is listed below. The conference location is the Scottsdale Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., in Scottsdale.
Niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Headlines Annual Arizona Right to Life Conference Saturday September 9, 2005 Since its inception in 1978, Arizona Right to Life has led the effort to educate Arizonans on pro-life issues through its annual pro-life conference and other means. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10th, his year's annual state conference, "Promoting A Culture of Life Through Education," will be hallmarked by a showcase of presentations on cutting edge, culturally-relevant topics by nationally-renowned speakers. The keynote speaker is Dr. Alveida King, niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King founded King for America, Inc., "to assist people in enriching their lives spiritually, personally, mentally and economically." She is the daughter of the late slain civil rights activist Rev. A. D. King and his wife Naomi Barber King. Dr. King is a Christian minister and serves as director of African American Outreach for Gospel of Life, headed up by Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life. She also consults with the Africa Humanitarian Christian Fellowship, founded by her mentor, Pastor Allen McNair of Believers' Bible Christian Church in Atlanta. A former college professor, Dr. King earned a master of arts degree in business management from Central Michigan University. Her undergraduate studies in journalism and sociology helped her to become a published author, the most popular works being her best selling books “Sons of Thunder: The King Family Legacy,” and “I Don't Want Your Man, I Want My Own.” This inspirational collection of Christian testimonies is used at conferences and workshops around the world. Additionally, she has served as a Senior Fellow of the Alexis de Tocqueville Institute. She has also served on the boards and committees of numerous organizations, including the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, Coalition of African American Pastors, and the Judeo-Christian Coalition for Constitutional Restoration. She also served in the Georgia State House of Representatives, and is an accomplished actress and songwriter. During the years of the Civil Rights Movement, led by her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Alveda's family home was bombed in Birmingham, Alabama. In the heat of the struggle. "Daddy's house was bombed, then in Louisville, Kentucky, his church office was bombed. I was also jailed during the open housing movement," Alveida King said. Dr. King continues to advocate for civil rights. "I believe that School Choice is a pressing civil rights issue,” she said. “Perhaps the most compelling issue of all is the life of the unborn. Faith in God, and the commitment to fulfill His will for our lives -- not faith in government bureaucracy -- is the key to positive action. Have faith in God!" Additional speakers include: · Kristen Day, executive director of Democrats for Life · Dr. John Mark Reynolds, the founder and director of Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University, Calif. · Dr. Clinton Reynolds, resident in OB/GYN at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix · Actress Caron Strong, national director of Operation Outcry · Ronnajean Murphy, coordinator of Rachel's Vineyard · Tom Marzen, general counsel of the National Legal Center for the Medically Dependant and Disabled · Dr. Jacque Chadwick, the associate vice president for Health Sciences & Vice Dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix Campus Terry Gilberg, talk show host at KFYI Radio in Phoenix and an advocate of the sanctity of life, will serve as master of ceremonies for the conference. The conference schedule is listed below. The conference location is the Scottsdale Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., in Scottsdale.
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