Ink Notes - 4-28-22
John Dortch receives MLK Legacy Award
The Martin Luther King Jr. Club held its 13th annual Legacy and Clergy Breakfast in conjunction with the 36th annual Unity Day Celebration on Saturday, April 9th. The event was postponed from January and was held at the Parkview Mirro Center.
Connie Heflin and Phyllis Bragg were awarded the Community Service Awards. This award focused on people who were part of a community wide effort that met the COVID-19 pandemic needs on the southside of Fort Wayne.
High School Students, who both attend Wayne High School, Emilee Richardson and Amajanea Whitt, were awarded the Glynn R. Gleason Memorial Scholarships worth $1000 each.
Budding entrepreneur and Fort Wayne Ink Spot Youth Writer, Jade Henry introduced her grandfather who received the Legacy Award. Henry is an eighth grader at Memorial Park Middle School.
The Legacy Award was presented to Fort Wayne Ink Spot owner and publisher, John Dortch. This award is given to an individual who embodies characteristics of Dr. King, and gives back to the community.
Congratulations to all MLK award recipients who were recognized for their community efforts! Fort Wayne Ink Spot celebrates you!
Black Business Directory
The Black business directory created by the Fort Wayne black chamber is available in limited supply. “We've sold them in the past for $10, but selling them was not our initial intent. Some agencies have simply insisted they pay something. If people want one, they should either call us at 260-366-6333 or email us at talk2us@myfwbcc.org with their contact information.”
Scholarship Opportunity
Do you know a graduating senior (child, cousin, neighbor etc..) that needs $1000 for college, vocational training or to start their own business?
The Human Agricultural Cooperative and partners are going to be awarding at least 4 scholarships on June 1st.
Requirements:
1. High school graduate 2022 in Fort Wayne.
2. Submit your grades (not for GPA) and a letter for what you want to do with a $1000 scholarship to humanagriculturalcoop@gmail.com.
3. If selected, pick up your check, have lunch with us and take a couple of photos.
Deadline is May 13th at 11:59pm.
Want to donate? Put scholarships in the note at https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-cure-to-food-deserts"