MassLive: Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services presents 5th Annual Social Justice Awards
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services presented its 5th Annual Social Justice Awards during a virtual YouTube.com ceremony Saturday afternoon.
This year’s awards were presented in honor of the long-time president and CEO of the non-profit, Ronn Johnson, who passed away in January, to a group of individuals and one team. The final award, a lifetime achievement award, was presented to long-time Springfield educator and religious leader Rev. Bryant Robinson, Jr.
Mayor Dominic Sarno joined the presentation ceremony and said Johnson was a friend and that he was proud to be part of the award ceremony.
“This year’s event is special as we honor and pay tribute to the life and legacy of the late Ronn Johnson. Ronn was a dear friend and a well-respected and beloved community leader who always gave back to his community. His family’s landmark initiative ‘The Brianna Fund’, named after his daughter, has aided numerous individuals and families faced with disability challenges to not only get by but to, more importantly, thrive. Truly, Ronn’s legacy is living strong through all of us.”