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Oakwood University Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy in Orlando (849 hits)


The Oakwood University Alumni Association-Greater Orlando Chapter and Oakwood alum Dr. Wintley Phipps, founder of the U.S. Dream Academy, recently hosted a weekend of music, preaching and recruitment visits, in Orlando, Florida, featuring the ministry of the Aeolians, during the MLK Holiday weekend.

OUAA Orlando Chapter President, Dan Smith, said that “when we come together in unity and fellowship in a collaborative effort, God makes all things possible for the glory of His kingdom and ministry. That's how Dr. King's legacy continues through what we all do collectively." This was exhibited in bringing the Aeolians to perform at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

The invitation was extended by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, at the suggestion of Arnold Grace, another Oakwood alum, who works closely with the City of Orlando. This was to be not just a concert, but a community event that showcased the Aeolians throughout the city, which started from their appearance on "Good Day Orlando” at the local Fox affiliate station, to their many church appearances in the community. Oakwoodites also visited several churches to recruit and promote Oakwood University, including Forest Lake Academy, the Sheeler Oaks Spanish Church, the Gilgad Haitian SDA Church, and others.

President Dr. Leslie Pollard preached at the Mt. Sinai SDA Church, and Dr. Jesse Wilson from the School of Reltion spoke at the Mt. Olive SDA Church. Patmos Chapel and Mt. Sinai churches held a combined service for this special weekend.
Oakwood University Alumni Association President Dr. Cynthia Powell-Hicks and VP Desmond Pierre- Louis were also in attendance to support the weekend’s events as well.

The "Lift Every Voice and Sing…The Dream Lives On!” MLK Weekend concert on Saturday night, hosted by Dr. Wintley Phipps and the U.S. Dream Academy, featured the Aeolians and a full orchestra. Over 1200 Central Florida Oakwood alumni and community guests came together to experience a spectacular production honoring Dr. King’s legacy and “MLK Dreamers” whose lives have transformed this community. Honorees included three Oakwood graduates:
• Dr. Alfred Bookhardt,
• Dr. Benjamin Reaves, Sr., and
• Florida Commissioner Ronald Brisé.
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper
Friday, January 26th 2018 at 3:21PM
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