Celebrating MLK Jr. at the Druid Hill YMCA Family Center

The Y of Central Maryland celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at it’s 36th Annual MLK Breakfast at the Druid Hill YMCA Family Center. The Michael Group is proud to have played a leadership role in the renovation of this historic center.

This year’s breakfast featured Dr. Carnell Cooper, a surgery professor and founder of the Baltimore City Violence Prevention Program. Dr. Cooper credited programs like those at the Druid Hill Y Family Center for making the life saving difference in many youths lives.

The audience, including Lt. Governor Anthony Brown was captivated by 17 year old Kenneth Franklin and his story about the positive roll the Druid Hill YMCA Family Center has had in his life. Franklin passionately told a story of his friend who was shot and killed in his neighborhood. Franklin was at the Y that night instead of hanging out with his friends on the street. He credits the Y with saving his life that night.

 Left to Right: Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Dr. Carnell Cooper, Founder of the Violence Prevention Program, Michael Shacklette, The Michael Group, Y Baltimore City Community Advisory Board, Perry P. Savoy, Peristyle LLC, Y Baltimore City Community Advisory Board (Chair), Commissioner Evan Richardson, MD Commission on African American History & Culture, Andrea Jackson, DPN Group LLC, Y Baltimore City Community Advisory Board