Mingus, Gehrke study Martin Luther King writings at 4-H event.
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OGLE COUNTY — Inspiration from the writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. guided Illinois 4-H members at the Teen Leadership Conference held January 13-14 at the Decatur Conference Center.
Nearly 100 teens across Illinois attended the conference, including Kayla Mingus, Oregon, and Renee Gehrke, Byron. The opportunity improved their community advocacy, college readiness, communication, and personal development skills.
“In 4-H, we know that leadership is not about a title or a designation,” said Lisa Diaz, University of Illinois Extension assistant dean and 4-H director. “It’s about impact, influence, and inspiration.”
Diaz shared the words of King’s speech, Life’s Blueprint: “Number one in your life’s blueprint should be a deep belief in your own dignity, your worth, and your own ‘somebodiness.’”