Alumnus Todd Bernstein to Speak on History of MLK Day of Service

The History of Martin Luther King Day of Service

Wednesday evening, February 3, 2010 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Green Street Meetinghouse, 45 West School House Lane

On Wednesday, February 3, Todd Bernstein, President of Global Citizen and Greene Street Friends School alumnus, will talk about how the MLK Day of Service began in Philadelphia and spread throughout the country. Bernstein will give his reflections on Dr. King, share why he was inspired to organize the MLK Day of Service, and discuss its future direction. He will also talk about how civic engagement and community service are critical to realizing Dr. King’s vision of social justice.

Greene Street Friends School has participated in the King Day of Service for eleven years and has hundreds of participants of all ages each year. Todd’s career of public service embodies the School’s values of integrity and equality.

The Black History Speaker Series is organized and sponsored by the Greene Street Friends School Parents Association. These events are free and open to the public and are suitable for adults and children 10 years of age and older. Space is limited, so please let the school know if you are coming. RVSP by email to Hannah Kalkstein at hkalkstein@greenestreetfriends.org or by phone to 215-438-7000 ext 120. Click here to learn more about the Black History Speaker Series.