Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 20, 2023 LEGACY | FROM PAGE 1 mains,” Democratic Whip of the United States House of Representatives Katherine Clark (5th District of Massachusetts) said. “That’s why I was honored to join community leaders…to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and recommit to continuing his work.” King, who attended Boston University, was an activist who helped to end bigotry, racial discrimination and injustice. Alongside Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and members of the Malden City Council and School Committee, Clark honored service leaders and organizations that reflect Dr. King’s vision of a “beloved community” every day. Pictured from left to right: Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, Ward 5 School Committee Member Adam Weldai, Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes, Ward 4 School Committee Member Dawn Macklin, former candidate Ari Taylor, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Malden River Works Steering Committee Member Emmanuel Marsh, Ward 8 School Committee Member Sharyn Rose Zeiberg, Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith Bernard and Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow. Members of the North Shore Black Women’s Association (NSBWA), including NSBWA VP Joy Bailey with their citation, and Mayor Gary Christenson (second from left) and former Ward 7 Councillor/ City Council President Neal Anderson (second from right) Members of the Malden High School Choral Arts Society sang “Lift every voice and sing.” Holiday Toy Drive: Police Lt. Michael Powell, Det. Renee Kelley and Jamison Powell helped to organize approximately 200 toys f or the communit y . (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Democratic Whip of the United States House of Representatives Katherine Clark (Fifth District of Massachusetts) said Malden represents the best of ideals, striving for a more just and inclusive tomorrow. She said she’s seen the honorees’ dedication to the city. Emmanuel Baptist Church Minister of Gospel Wayne Gadie gave the invocation and benediction. Master of Ceremonies and former longtime Ward 7 Counc i l l or /C i t y Counc i l President Neal Anderson looked out at the standing room only crowd. City Council President/Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy (speaking) awarded a citation to Malden Cares. Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora gave the welcoming remarks during Monday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy celebration at City Hall.
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