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AA Family Reunion 6
MORENO VALLEY, CA- Over five hundred Moreno Valley residents and approximately 50 vendors attended the First Annual African American Family Reunion event in Celebration Park hosted by the African American Caucus, Region 13. The purpose of the event was to impact, educate and empower the community with available resources. The NAACP, Tuskegee Airmen, Riverside Mental Health, Salvation Army, Riverside County Sheriff Department and many other vendors encouraged the community to get out and vote, and participate in education and legislative events. State Senator Richard Roth opened the event with praises for the group’s leaders who spear headed the day’s events and reminded everyone that it was also the week we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Speech, “I have a Dream.” 61st District Assemblyman Jose Medina was on hand to greet the participants and also thanked all constituents for coming out. Jesus Holguin spoke to the group on the outstanding 2012 school year the district had experienced and Dr. Fleming praised the school district for the over 3 million dollars in scholarships that was received by the 2012 senior class. She also identified the district as an International Baccalaureate (IB) district and spoke to the community regarding the Dual Immersion language program. The California Democratic Party African American Caucus Chair, Darren Parker, also attended the event. It was a day full of food, family and fun for all ages.
