Paying it forward to continue the legacy of MLK

As a family and community services specialist, Carlenia Ivory helps connect children and families in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools with whatever they need to succeed.

She knows the struggle many families face because she lived it.

“A lot of the families I work with I can relate to. I was the oldest of 9, raised my brothers and sisters.” Ivory said. “These families want to do better, but sometimes they don’t have the tools and resources. I feel I’m making a difference. I measure my success by the lives I positively impact, and that these people are better people after we help them, and they can pay it forward.”

Ivory is one of the many people who will be profiled in an inspiring, one-hour program that will showcase how members of our community are reflecting on and honoring Dr. King’s legacy.

WSOC-TV anchor Scott Wickersham also has a very special surprise for Ivory that you don’t want to miss.

Carlenia Ivory MLK Surprise

From a dream to a destiny, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision still inspires people today.

The Dr. Martin Luther King National Holiday Celebration, presented in partnership with Atrium Health, the City of Charlotte and WSOCTV, will air Monday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in celebrating and promoting the worth of every human being. In his pursuit of equal rights by nonviolent means, Dr. King encouraged diverse cultures to live together in a spirit of love, understanding and service to one another.

In that same spirit, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, through its Community Relations Committee, came together to expand our community’s observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg MLK National Holiday Celebration.

If you have an inspiring story to share, email Kevin Campbell, public affairs manager at WSOC-TV/WAXN-TV/Telemundo Charlotte, at Kevin.Campbell@wsoctv.com.

The Dr. Martin Luther King National Holiday Celebration

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