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Celebration</b> on <b>Monday, January 20</b>, and we hope you’ll join us for
this meaningful event!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Why We Participate</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We take part in this event—both by marching and hosting an
informational table—because <b>equality is our civil right, too</b>. As members
of the National Federation of the Blind, we stand united in promoting
inclusion, access, and opportunity for all. Let’s make our presence known as we
honor Dr. King’s legacy!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>March Information</b></p>
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The March will begin at <b>Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church</b>, located at <b>1401
E. Jefferson in downtown Phoenix</b>.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Time:</b>
The March begins at <b>9:00 a.m.</b>, but we’re asking everyone who plans
to walk with the NFB group to arrive between <b>8:30 and 8:45 a.m.</b>.</li>
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Point:</b> Once you’re there, please call <b>Macaulay Beasley at (601) 270-2766 </b>so we can gather and walk together.</li>
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will march from Pilgrim Rest to Margaret T.</b> Hance Park, 1202 N. 3<sup>rd</sup>
St.</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you plan to march, please let Macaulay know by <b>next
Thursday, January 16. Give him a call at (601) 270-4766.</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Table Volunteers at Margaret T. Hance Park</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A few of us will be at Margaret T. Hance Park at 9:00 a.m.
setting up the information table with NFB literature. We will be there, ready
to hand out materials and answer questions.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We need additional volunteers to help during two-hour
shifts:</p><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>9:00
– 11:00:</b> Monica Sharonda, and Michael have this shift covered.</li>
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– 1:00:</b> Open!</li>
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– 3:00:</b> Open!</li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Please let me know by <b>next Thursday, January 16, </b>which
shift you’d like to take. My phone number is (602) 281-5955. Your participation
helps us spread the message of equality!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Thank you for helping us make a difference. We look
forward to standing together during this day of celebration!</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Warm regards,</b><br>
Sharonda Goode</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:s.goode1013@gmail.com" style="color:blue">s.goode1013@gmail.com</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">(602) 281-5955</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">
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