January 2016

Local Church Events

Hope Institute 2016

Urban League of the Upstate Urban League of the Upstate, an affiliate of the National Urban League, announced that it will award eight scholarships totaling over $100,000 in to Upstate Youth at the Annual MLK Dream Scholarship Breakfast that will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:00 am at the Commerce Club located at 55 Beattie Place, Greenville, SC The event will feature Special Guest Speaker G. Travelle Wharton, USC Coach and Former Carolina Panther and Special Guest Cee Cee Michaela from the hit TV Show Girlfriends. Tone Hollywood of 98.1 will serve as the host for the event. This event will pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and will recognize the significant educational achievements of eight special Upstate youth. Dr. King took hold of the freedoms promised by our nation’s founding fathers and used his constitutional rights when he made his speech and developed his dream. By taking action on his dream, Dr. King was able to change the future of men, women and children, and impact so many aspects of our current society. It is this spirit that has inspired the continued theme for the 2016 MLK Dream Scholarships.

King Day at the Dome 2016

Unity Sports 22nd annual MLK, Jr., breakfast and program On Monday, January 18, 2016, Unity Sports will be hosting its 22nd annual Martin Luther King, Jr., breakfast and program at the historic Sterling Community Center located at 113 Minus Street, Greenville, SC A full breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM. A program honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. King will follow. The theme for this year’s program is “Love & Non- Violence Conquer Hate & Violence: A Tribute to Mother Emanuel AME Church, Charleston, SC.” The day will be concluded with a friendly soccer tournament and camp scheduled to begin at 11:30 at Sterling Athletic Field for kids up to 12 and at The Salvation Army Kroc Center for kids 13 and up. The event is free and open to the public. Contact information: Hiram or

Rainbow PUSH Coalition King Legacy Weekend

Rainbow PUSH Coalition King Legacy Weekend Gala

Rainbow PUSH Coalition King Legacy Weekend College Fair

Greenville Branch of the NAACP Unit # 5522 P.O. Box Greenville, South Carolina * President, Rev. J. M. Flemming 1st VP, Rev. Jonnie Terry 2nd VP, Mr. Patrick Prince Secretary, Mrs. Georgianna Taylor Treasurer, Mrs. Jessie Wofford Asst. Treasurer, Mrs. Carrie Wilson Greenville Branch of the NAACP is also soliciting youth to participate in annual ACT-SO talent competition for high school students. Winners will compete at the National NAACP ACT-SO event in Ohio (July 2016). July 2015, Olivia Hopkins won a Gold medal, $2200 scholarship and iPad. For information or to sponsor a youth contact: Truman Humbert, or · Greenville Branch of the NAACP is also soliciting ladies to participate in the annual Woman of the Year competition held in March, The Contest funds will provide fees to assist high school and technical college students with testing and application fees. May 2015, the Branch Woman of the Year, Dr. Flora J. Winestock was 1st runner-up for the SC State NAACP Woman of the Year. For information and/or to sponsor a contestant, contact Lillian Flemming at or

Contact the Greenville County Human Relations Commission for housing counseling and assistance, education/workshops/certification, foreclosures, complaints and investigations and financial counseling. For more information, contact Janice Jennings at or visit the website at

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