NYC Human Rights Leader To Speak at MLK Ceremony: Jan 9

from the Human Rights Commission

(December 13, 2007) “No Struggle, No Progress” will be the theme addressed by Patricia L. Gatling, a prominent attorney and chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights, in her keynote address at the 21st Mamaroneck-Larchmont program to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s event is on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7:30 pm in the Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck.

Ms Gatling, formerly the First Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in charge of narcotics investigations, now is responsible for enforcing human rights laws and combating discrimination in all of New York City. A graduate of the law school at the University of Maryland, Ms. Gatling has been featured in numerous local and national publications and has also been a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and Court TV. She was recently named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.

Her talk, entitled “No Struggle, No Progress,” will trace the history of the civil rights movement, emphasizing its significant influence on current educational policy and practices.

In addition to Ms. Gatling’s talk, the evening will feature an award presentation by April Farber, chair of the Mamaroneck-Larchmont Human Rights Commission, to a local citizen  and/or community group whose volunteer activities and level of commitment have exemplified the principles and work of the late Dr. King Jr. This year’s honoree will be announced in the next few weeks.

This award was first established in memory of Peter Fousek, who served for many years as chairperson of the Town of Mamaroneck Human Rights Commission. As in previous years, this event will also involve the participation of teachers and students from several of local schools, including Mamaroneck High School, The Hommocks, and Rye Neck High School. Songs, interpretive dance, and short dramatic works are planned.

All members of the community are invited; admission is free.

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