Former KU basketball player Wayne Simien to speak at breakfast honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
The Lawrence community can honor Martin Luther King Jr., eat a full breakfast and hear a speech by a Kansas University basketball favorite all at the same time Monday morning.
The Ecumenical Fellowship Inc. is hosting a community breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Monday at Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Former KU basketball standout Wayne Simien will be the guest speaker.
Paul Winn Jr., an organizer of the breakfast, said the event is important to the community to continue Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
“It is healthy for all of our community to come together,” he said.
The breakfast is $10. Admission is paid at the door.
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