Spend Your King Holiday Making A Difference, Attend The Anti-Defamation League Empowering Young Leaders: No Place For Hate Summit

In addition, the Alliance Theatre will present two free performances of Children of the Dream that are open to the public as part of the citywide celebration of the King Holiday. The performances are staged readings of the play, developed originally by high school students participating in the theatre's annual Collision Program. The performances feature images recently seen in the High Museum's After 1968 exhibit. Shows are at 1 PM and 3 PM in the Rich Auditorium. While both shows are currently sold out, standing room tickets are available at the Alliance Theatre Website or by calling the box office at 404.733.5000.

“The purpose of the No Place for Hate Summit is to inspire students to become leaders in their schools and communities in identifying and implementing ways to address hate and prejudice,” said Shelley Rose, ADL associate director. “The MLK Holiday provides the perfect time to focus on these issues. These students have chosen to dedicate their day-off in a meaningful activity that has the potential to effect enormous positive change in their schools.” Almost two hundred students will participate in the program representing a range of racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Workshops will focus on interactive activities that emphasize overcoming hate, treating others with respect and becoming leaders; and an action-planning component where students will focus on developing plans to turn their dreams into community service projects.

The participating public and private schools are from the entire metro area including Cobb County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Rockdale County, and Atlanta Public Schools including: Alpha Academy, Cedar Grove High School, Chamblee High School, Clarkston High School, Dutchtown High School, Elizabeth Andrews High School, Grady High School, Heritage High School, Holy Innocents Episcopal High School, Lanier High School, Marist School, McNair High School, Patrick Henry High School, Rockdale County High School, Salem High School, St. Pius X High School, Stockbridge High School, Therrell High School and Wheeler High School. Two Chapters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta will also participate.