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No dignity in poverty. Tacoma MLK Day emcee hopes to take peace campaign to the skies

Tacoma, WALocal News

Kwabi Amoah-Forson is a prominent humanitarian from Tacoma, committed to aiding the needy through innovative initiatives rather than traditional activism. Recently, he distributed 5,000 pairs of socks from his Peace Bus, which has become a symbol of his mission to uplift those facing poverty. As the emcee for the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, he emphasizes the relevance of Dr. King's legacy in today's fight for economic justice and community empowerment.

Amoah-Forson plans to earn his pilot's license to further his mission, envisioning a future where he can raise awareness about peace from the skies. His belief that “there's no dignity in poverty” drives his efforts to spotlight societal issues like racism, lack of education, and affordable housing. He also runs the All Youth Can Eat program, providing meals to youth during summer months and recently hoping to expand it to seniors. His optimistic vision centers on mobilizing community action, suggesting that small contributions can lead to substantial change. With a focus on peace and justice, Amoah-Forson's work continues to resonate with the values established by Dr.

King.

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