United We Walk event scheduled

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — On. Jan. 14, the 30th “United We Walk” event is scheduled to take place 1-3 p.m. at West Bloomfield Middle School, 6000 Orchard Lake Road.

“Established in 1995, United We Walk’s shared mission is to celebrate annually the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by embracing the continuing influence and impact of Dr. King’s dream of creating a beloved community that values diversity, promotes unity, and underscores the worth of every person,” a press release from the West Bloomfield School District states.

Jay B. Marks — who, according to the release, is an internationally recognized consultant in the area of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice — is the scheduled keynote speaker for the event.

The theme for the event is “The King in Me: We Walk in Unity, Equality and Community.”

Aside from being a part of the walk, residents can participate by dropping off books at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library branches, donating school supplies for students or donating supplies for homeless hygiene kits at the schools, according to the release.

Donations can be brought to the event.

The walk is scheduled to take place after comments from Marks.

For more information, email Jennifer.Graham@wbsd.org.