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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BERKELEY
TO HONOR RETIRED CITY COUNCILMEMBER MAUDELLE SHIREK Congresswoman
Barbara Lee, Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, Mayor Bates, Berkeley City
Councilmembers and community members will honor Maudelle Shirek at a
reception and celebration on Saturday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m. Berkeley, CA - Friends,
family and community members will join in celebrating the achievements of
retired Councilmember and life-long social justice activist Maudelle
Shirek at a tribute event on Saturday, December 10. In honor of Ms. Shirek, the City
of Berkeley’s Civic Arts Comission will release its call for artists for
a public artwork depicting the history of African-Americans in Berkeley.
The celebration will also serve as a fundraiser for the Maudelle
Shirek Scholarship Fund, which will be awarded to underprivileged South
Berkeley youth. Maudelle Shirek served eight terms
on the Berkeley City Council and ended her career in political office as
one of the oldest elected officials in California. Ms. Shirek moved to
Berkeley in the 1940s and immediately gained a reputation for her
dedication to civil rights issues. She was active in the anti-war
movement, founded two Berkeley senior centers, championed HIV/AIDS
awareness, and helped organize the Free Mandela movement. Throughout her
career, she has encouraged young people to become politically involved.
Her devotion to fighting for social justice has made lasting marks
in the City of Berkeley and the world. WHO:
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, Mayor
Tom Bates, Berkeley City Councilmembers, and community members WHAT: Celebrating
Maudelle: A Reception and Celebration Honoring
WHERE:
St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
WHEN:
Saturday, December 10th. |
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