USDA Commemorates the 79th Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On January 16, 2008, USDA commemorated the 79th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a celebration held in USDA's Jefferson Auditorium in Washington, DC. Each year, USDA employees come together to pay tribute to Dr. King through programs that generate a spirit of unity and service. Sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Diversity, these annual celebrations are intended to raise awareness of the important contributions made by Dr. King, and highlight the value that USDA places on diversity. This year's celebration was themed "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: The Man and Legacy You Never Knew!"

Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Margo M. McKay introducing Chief of Staff, Dale Moore after presenting welcoming remarks at the 79th Birthday Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

President and Founder of the Kinniebrew Group, Royce Kinniebrew delivering the keynote address at the 79th Birthday Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Secretary's Chief of Staff, Dale Moore, presenting welcoming remarks at the 79th Birthday Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.