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PM inducted into Civil Rights Walk of Fame

Prime Minister Perry Christie was among 10 persons whose footprints were added to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame last weekend. 

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Monday, January 27, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014

PM inducted into Civil Rights Walk of Fame

Prime Minister Perry Christie joins other honorees adding their footprints to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, January 24, at the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site, National Park Service, in Atlanta, Georgia. Click the photo to see full size. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)

ATLANTA, Georgia–Prime Minister Perry Christie was among 10 persons whose footprints were added to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame last weekend.

The event was held on January 24 at the at the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site, National Park Service, in Atlanta, Georgia.

The other honorees included: Roy Barnes; Bishop John Hurst Adams; Dr Tommie Smith; Dr Norman C Frances, Rev. Jasper W. Williams Jr; Dr John Carlos Sr; Representative Calvin Smyre; Thomas N Todd; and Harry E Johnson.

Prior to the induction, a programme was held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and was hosted by Frank Ski with WHUR FM (96.3) Radio in Washington, DC.


Also in attendance at the ceremony were Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and Minister of State for Trade and Investments Khallis Rolle.

Prime Minister Christie said he felt “privileged” to be recognized in this way.

“As I think of the change that Dr King helped to bring about in this nation, and worldwide, in his brief but powerful life, I feel privileged to be named among past recipients of this great honour; illustrious persons of iconic stature such as Rosa Parks, Congressman John Lewis, and Presidents Lyndon B Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.”

“Now, I join my fellow countrymen–the father and founding Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the late Sir Lynden Pindling, Sir Sidney Poitier and Bishop Neil C Ellis–in this distinction.”

Christie said that as he reflects on his life, he is “humbled, but astonished at what God has done for him and through him.”

“I have been shaped by the events of the era of the great civil rights struggle. I have adopted as my heroes the great freedom fighters of the United States, those of my own country, and those around the world,” he said.

“My heart swells with both gratitude and humility at the thought that I will be included in this International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.”

Bahamian Consul-General to Atlanta, Randy Rolle, said this was a “proud moment” for The Bahamas.

“We are absolutely delighted that the Prime Minister has been honoured during the Trumpet Award celebration,” he said. “This type of recognition is indeed good for our country and so we embrace this opportunity with great pride and appreciation.”

The Annual Trumpet Awards was conceived and founded by Xernona Clayton, and was created to recognize African American achievers and those who support the African American experience. The Awards honour accomplishments in a cross-section of fields including politics, law, medicine, entertainment, civil rights, business, sports, entrepreneurship, and the Arts.

Minister of Youth Sports and Culture Daniel Johnson presented the 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic winner, Jessica Korda, with the winner's cheque, trophy and an official Bahamas Olympic jacket.

Harbour Island’s Romora Bay Club & Resort has opened its new harbourfront fitness centre and is offering special hotel and marina rates between January 23 and February 6. The fitness centre is the first phase of renovations underway.

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