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

Kwabi Amoah-Forson, a Tacoma-based humanitarian, is gearing up to emcee the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, where he will discuss his extensive efforts to promote peace and dignity. Recently, he spearheaded the Peace Stockings Campaign, distributing 5,000 pairs of socks to the needy using his iconic Peace Bus, a 1988 Mitsubishi van. Having transitioned from a healthcare administrator to full-time humanitarianism in 2023, Amoah-Forson aims to spotlight urgent social issues such as poverty, racism, and lack of quality education. He believes in the transformative power of community engagement, echoing Dr.

King's vision of economic justice through initiatives like All Youth Can Eat, which fed 3,000 local youths last summer. His aspirations also include earning a pilot's license to symbolize the journey toward peace, stating, "People use planes to transport guns and bombs. But what about the most important thing of all ... peace? " By invoking the legacy of Dr.

King, particularly the Poor People's Campaign, he hopes to inspire others to take action against systemic injustices. Amoah-Forson passionately asserts that "There’s no dignity in poverty," as he calls for collective responsibility in supporting marginalized communities. His efforts represent a creative and aspirational approach to humanitarianism, blending advocacy with tangible action.