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The Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission carried on its tradition of hosting a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for the 15th straight year on Sunday, Jan. 15, at Civic Center East. This year’s program featured Dr. Dan Isom, Des Lee Professor of Policing and the Community at University of Missouri-St. Louis and retired Police Chief, as the keynote speaker. Howard Richards, Mizzou’s newly appointed Assistant Athletic Director for Community Relations, was the master of ceremonies. Other program participants included: St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger; Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission chairperson Helena Smith; Mayor Matthew Robinson of Hazelwood; and Maj. Ken Jewson, Hazelwood Police Department.

GUEST SPEAKERS BEGIN HAZELWOOD’S TRADITIONAL CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY AT DR. KING EVENT – The Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission hosted its 15th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, Jan. 15, at Civic Center East. Keynote speaker, Dr. Dan Isom, Professor of Policing and the Community at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and retired Police Chief, and master of ceremonies Howard Richards, Mizzou’s Assistant Athletic Director for Community Relations, assisted Community Enrichment Commission chairperson Helena Smith in starting the special candlelighting ceremony at the end of the program.

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