"LIVE THE DREAM" SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE
Welcome to the Dream Foundation, Inc.
This is an important year for the Dream Foundation. This year we celebrate the "Live The Dream" license plates 16th year as the nations first specialty plate with the image of Dr. King. Having the plate available in Florida tag offices for motorist to purchase has allowed the Foundation to continue fighting poverty, issues of infant mortality and illness. We also celebrate the renewing of the licensing agreement between the Dream Foundation and the King family for the use of the MLK imgage, writings, speeches, video and etc .
We celebrate the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and February Black History month. In doing so, the Dream Foundation will take every opportunity to discuss Kings legacy as it relates to the goals of the Dream Foundation. This began with the keynote speech at the Clay County MLK breakfast, taking place on January 15th, 2018. In 2019, and now in the mist of the global pandemic of 2020.....we've continued reminding Floridians of Dr. Kings legacy, as Florida continues righting wrongs such as restoration of voting rights. There is a story that continues to need to be told in America. In addition to perceptions on the progess of our joint humanity, we tell the story of the Dream Foundation... and how it aims to serve our state through the proceeds provided to our communities from the "Live the Dream" license plate, work of our dedicated programs, and your donations . Please join us around the state.
Blessings
Michael Dobson
Message From President/CEO
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The "Live The Dream" specialty license plate can be purchased at any time. Meaning, one does not have to wait for a renewal date, replacement date or for when your current registration expires. You can at any time go to a tag office in person or online and request a "Live The Dream" license plate. It would require only $25 in addition to your regular fee.
TODAYS FIGHT FOR EQUALITY IN FLORIDA
Support the mission of the Dream Foundation. That means supporting programs and a misson to address the most severe needs of our communities regarding health, education, civil rights, poverty, mental illness, strengthening families and making sure that the legacy of Dr. King is not just remembered but is also an action. DONATE! HELP US FIGHT BY INVESTING IN THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE, WHICH IMPACTS YOUR LIFE!
The Dream Foundation is more than a license plate. It engages Florida lawmakers on your behalf , providing the facts and information toward policy the is consistant with the King legacy on justice and equality
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To the left, The Honorable State Representative Bruce Antone, Chair of The Florida Legislative Black Caucus, and to the right, Jimmy Fasig Esq of Fasig and Books PA are being presented the Celebrate The legacy .. Living the Legacy Award on November 6, 2019 by Dream Foundaion CEO Michael Dobson for their lifes work and promoting the legacy of Dr. King in their service to the state and the work they do in their communities and throughout Florida
Representative Bruce Antone
Jimmy Fasig, Esq
At Celebrate The Legacy Lecture Series, Michael Dobson, speaks as Coral Nichols listens in
Dream Foundation President and CEO Michael Dobson gives opening remarks at Nov 6 celebrate The Legacy Lecture Series at FSU Turnbull Center
Dana Brooks and Jimmy Fasig, with the Fasig and Brooks PA team at the celebrate The Legacy leacture Series
Corale Nichols of Empowered To Change, Inc gives closing testimonial at Celebrate The Legacy Lecture Series
Celebrate The Legacy Lecture Series - FSU Augustus B. Turnbull Center
Commissioner Curtis Richardson, Dana Brooks of Fasig and Brooks chat at reception
Dream Foundation President and CEO Michael Dobson at reception with Rev Greg James and panelist Jessica Yeary, Esq
From left to right, Michael Dobson, Coral Nicoles, Reggie , Jessicya Year
WHAT LEADERS ARE DOING AND SAYING IN FLORIDA
Kiesha Lance Bottoms Civil Rights Speech
Dream Foundation President and CEO Michael Dobson at Gasden County voting event Oct 2020
When you purchase a Live The Dream license plate, you make a statement of peace, the equality promised in our founding documents and the thankfulness for the bloodshed spent assuring that we live in the greatest country with equality for all.
Dream Foundation Fighting For Homeless during global pandemic for Shelter in Tallahassee -April 2021
Forum on Amendment 4
Angela Davis Speaks In Florida 1979
"WE CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, IN ALL WE DO"
Friday July 30, 2021
Registration
5:30-7:00
Reception
6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
(Keynote comments, meet and greet, and music)
July 31, 2021 ( Saturday)
Registration 6:30 a.m.-noon
7:15 a.m - Continental breakfast. ( coffee, tea, juices and water available throughout the day)
8:00-9:00 a.m - Welcome and Plenary Session
Panelist include the following..........
Dr. Tameka Hobbs, PhD
Dr. Dale Brill,PhD
Dr. Sharon Ames Denard,PhD
Dr. Maxine Montgomery,PhD
Thanks To All Who a Attended: 1st Annual Florida Conference on Race , Equality, Justice and Opportunity
Nathan Schaidt
President and Exec Director
Horizon Communities In Prison
Dr. Debra Raiford, PhD
Meeting Room A
9:00-9:55- Broad based prosperity and racial equity imperatives
Presenters: Tim Giuiliani, CEO ( Orlando Economic Partnership); Tony Jenkins OEP Vice Chair and Florida Blue Central Florida Marketing President
10:05-11:00- Health Equity : Panel discussion on equality in health care delivery , access and health gaps permeated throughout health systems and provider networks
Presenter/panelist: Venise White , MPH, MHEP
11:05-noon - Measurement and Accountability: Putting Data to work for social justice
Presenters: Dr. Bahiyyah Maroon, PhD ( Polis Institute) and Dr. Dale Brill,PhD ( Foundation for Orlando's Future)
Lunch ( 12:10-1:25)- Awards ceremony and keynote address.
1:30-2:30 - Education and Entrepreneurship: Establishing a partnership for success
Presenter: Dr. Sharon Ames Denard, PhD
2:35-3:35- History ( African American history) its preservation and preserving historical sites and properties as our visual guide to heal a nation; to include the history of voting as a cornerstone of democracy
Presenter/panelist: State Representative Geraldine Thompson
3:40-4:25- Life Equity: Homelessness, poverty and access to rescources .. the role of faith , government and service gaps
Presenter/Panelist: Renee Miller, Founder of City Walk Urban Mission ; Symeria Hudson, President and CEO Chapman Partnetrsip, Inc
4:30-5:20- Making Florida whole: a panel of interdisciplinary leaders in academia, the arts, politics. business and law... concluding actionable priorities to improve on race, equality, justice and opportunity in Florida.
Meeting Room B
9:00- 10:00- Intersection of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual preference, culture and race.... failures and opportunities specific to equality, justice and inclusion
Presenter: Brandon Wolfe of Equality Florida or a representative
10:00-11:00- Art and literature: Its role in racial diversity and understanding
Presenters: Professor and author Dr. Maxine Montgomery, PhD of Florida State University, Professor and author : Tameka Hobbs PhD of Florida Memorial University; Dr Debra Raiford PhD
11:00-noon- The Success of Purpose- Built Community Based Development
Presenters: Eddy Moratin (CEO Lift Florida), and Dr. Robert Allen (Tangelo Park Program
Lunch (12:10-1:25) - Award ceremony and keynote address
1:30-2:30- Healing : A panel discussion on urban Florida's high murder rate and the disproportionate impact on many children of color.... how urban cities and families cope, and the of law enforcement.
Presenters: Tangela L. Sears , Founder Parents of Murdered Children
2:35-3:35- Criminal Justice Reform: The opportunities and challenges, making sure that the system is just, free of bias and placing families and rehabilitation first.
Presenters/panelist: Nathan Schaidt, Executive Director of Horizon Communities In Prisons; Sarah Couture, Florida State Director of Fines and Fees Justice Center
3:40-4:40- Opportunities Florida Small Business Roundtable: an overview of barriers to entry and entrepreneurship, and business diversity in the sunshine state for minority and women-owned business.
4:45-5:30- HBCU Roundtable: The role of HBCU's at addressing diversity across socioeconomic, racial and ethnic groups in Florida through its educational mission
*Purchase ticket to register for conference at the link above
Hotel Reservation: Group rate reservations for the event are now open at $159 per night . To secure a room call (866)996-6338 or local (407) 996-6338 and ask for Group rate for The Dream Foundation
Brandon Wolfe Equality Florida Media Relations Manager
Andrew Warren, Esq State Attorney of Hillsborough County
Dr, Bahiyyah Maroon, PhD CEO of The Polis Institute
Geraldine Thompson
Florida State Representative, Dist 44
Jennifer Carroll Former Lt Governor of Florida
Dwight Bullard Former State Senator and Educator
Renee Miller Founder and Director of City Walk Urban Mission
Tony Jenkins
Market President for Florida Blue
Eddy Maritin Executive Director Lift Orlando
Tim Giuliani President & CEO Orlando Economic Partnership
Tangela L. Sears
Founder Florida Parents of Murdered Children
Venise White, MHP,MHPE Certified Equity and Inclusion Trainer for Cultural Compentcy in Health and Human Services Second Vice President-Florida Public Health Association
Tallahassee City Commissioner and former State Representative Curtis Richardson and Leon County Clerk of Court Gwen Marshall
Celebrate The Legacy Lecture Series moderator, Nicole Everett of "Conversations With Nicole"
The Dream Foundation, continuing Dr. Kings legacy in its attendence at the 2019 Poor People's Campaign National "Call For a Moral Revival" in Washington DC, The Dream Foundations President/ CEO was a Florida delegate to the hearing whereby Rev William Barber and Rev Liz Teoharris (Poor People Campaign Chairs) addressed the U.S. House Budget committee on poverty. Michael Dobson prays outside of Cannon Building after the hearing, and stands with the Florida delegation at the event location of Trinity University.
LIVING THE DREAM, THE CHANGING FACE OF PROTEST AND US
Purchase Ad In Program Booklet, Register To Attend, Exhibit Space
Full Page-$1000
Half Page- $650
Quarter Page- $375
Sarah Couture
Florida State Director,
Fines and Fees Justice Center
Dr. Keith D. Parker, PhD
FAMU Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Chair, 2021 National Civil Rights Conference
Ada Goodly, Esq
Dir of Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights and Justice at Southern University Law Center
Owner, The Goodly Group, LLC
Advisory Board, Dillard Univrsity Center for Racial Justiice
Symeria Hudson, MBA
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chapman Partnership
I HAVE A DREAM SPEECH
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The purchase of a "Live The Dream" license plate, the nations first license plate bearing Dr. Kings image, is an investment in children, families and maginalized communities. To become an owner of the "Live The Dream" license plate, go to your local tax collectors office to make the purchase. A list of offices are here. Secondly, you can always make an inquiry at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles(DHSMV)
Deidre A. Keller
Dean of Florida A&M University College of Law
Kayla Tanner
Student Advisory Board, Dilliard University Center For Racial Justice
On
July 30-31, 2021
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel , Orlando Florida
