Chantilly Organization to Host MLK, Jr. Festival
CPMSAC will honor Martin Luther King, Jr. this Sunday
The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee (CPMSAC) is hosting its 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival on Sunday, Jan. 16. Founded in 1984 by Shirley O. Nelson, the nonprofit organization encourages academic success for the minority students in the area. According to its website, CPMSAC serves approximately 100 families in the Chantilly, Centreville and Oakton communities. The festival’s theme this year is “Remembering His Dream: Love, Vision, Democracy and Hope,” and the celebration will feature various performances from students and community members. “I have always envisioned CPMSAC’s MLK, Jr. Festival as a way to let our entire community know that we are not only interested in our children’s …
