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Community Coalition changes format to emphasize connections; announces MLK events, awards and mentoring opportunities
Summary
The Community Coalition opened its first 2026 meeting with a new interactive format, a Building Connections activity led by the CU Schools Foundation, announcements about the countywide MLK celebration at Krannert Center and award winners, and a push for mentor recruitment during National Mentor Month.
Tracy Parsons opened the Community Coalition’s first meeting of 2026 by saying the group would try a different, more interactive format and invited attendees to a Building Connections exercise later in the session. "We are going to do things a little differently today," Parsons said.
Micah Washington announced the 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King countywide celebration taking place Sunday at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (doors 4…
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