Sunday, February 1, 2015

AMBASSADOR CLYDE RIVERS MARCHES IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY MARCH

Ambassador Clyde Rivers


On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2015, thousands of people from different ethnic groups and cultures assembled in San Francisco, CA. to keep the dream alive.

Ambassador Rivers was at this event and was quoted saying, “Watching the young, old, and every nationality and race all marching together for peace and civil rights was a great day in the United States. We have more things that unite us than divide us. This march exemplifies this point. To see the kindness and generosity of all the different people marching showed me that the Golden Rule, ‘Treat other the way you want to be treated,’ is alive and well in the United States. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we will keep your dream alive.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS RIDES THE FINAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FREEDOM TRAIN EXCURSION IN 2015

Dr. Clyde Rivers

The Martin Luther King Jr. Association - Santa Clara Valley, invited Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers to participate in the final Freedom Train Celebration.  On this historic day, January 19, 2015 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Ambassador Clyde Rivers was asked by the association to join the last ride the Freedom Train would make. The Freedom Train was setup over 30 years ago by Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King’s wife.

Dr. Rivers said, “I was humbled to be asked by this prestigious association to be the speaker and to ride on the final Freedom Train excursion. What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did for this country and the nations of the world created an impact we may never completely understand, but we know the world is a much better place because of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his belief in civil rights for all. The cultural and ethnic diversity on the Freedom Train really showed me that we can all get along if we live the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’”









KATHLEEN FLYNN PRESIDENT OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ASSOCIATION RECEIVES ICHANGE NATIONS LIFE OF HONOR AWARD

Kathleen Flynn, Dr. Robin Lococo and Dr. Sony Lara with Dr. Clyde Rivers

Kathleen Flynn, President of the Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley CA., received the Life of Honor Award from iChange Nations in Jan Jose, CA., January 18, 2015.

The President of iChange Nations, Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “Kathleen Flynn has fought to keep the dream alive. She works with every culture, faith and social group, empowering the world to fulfill Martin Luther King’s dream. The legacy she has left with the association is one that will never be forgotten. We chose to honor Kathleen Flynn for her selfless service to promote the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

DR. CLYDE RIVERS SHARES THE GOLDEN RULE AT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

Dr. Clyde Rivers with Martin Luther King Jr. pictured


Kathleen Flynn, the President of Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clarita Valley, CA, asked Dr. Clyde Rivers to speak at the Northern California Martin Luther King Day event.  The event took place in San Francisco, CA on January 19th, 2015.

The auditorium was filled to capacity as Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers addressed the audience on the importance of living the Golden Rule as a life style, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Dr. Clyde Rivers commented, “It was impressive to see the diversity of cultures, races and religions honoring the cause of the famous leader, Martin Luther King Jr. It was a great honor and gives me great hope for the world, seeing all the people that still believe in peace and equity.”

Monday, October 27, 2014

AMBASSADOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS INVITED TO 63RD ANNUAL NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST IN WASHINGTON DC


Ambassador Clyde Rivers on Capital Hill
   
This February 5, 2014 in Washington DC, the Annual National Prayer Breakfast is scheduled to take place. Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers has been invited to partake in this great gathering.
Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations. It seems appropriate that Ambassador Rivers would be a part of the gathering of both national leaders and more than 130 representatives of other nations seeking to build and strengthen international ties through spirituality, love of God, and care for each other.  Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “It is indeed a great honor to receive this invitation and I look forward to making great connections with others from around the world.”
Dr. Clyde Rivers’ mission through iChange Nations™ is to bring back the lost art of honor by building a culture that recognizes individuals throughout the world, those who have accomplished extraordinary humanitarian efforts to effectively change nations. iChange Nations, with its collaborative partners, have implemented an International Honorary Award infrastructure. This infrastructure empowers and equips citizens and alumni members with the tools needed to effectively pursue and transform the world.

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS WINS MARTIN LUTHER KING LEGACY OF PEACE AWARD


Mayor Chuck Reed with Dr. Clyde Rivers

     In San Jose, California on October 18, 2014, Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers was surprised and honored by the presentation of the Martin Luther King Legacy of Peace Award.  The President of the Martin Luther King Foundation, of the Santa Clarita Valley, Kathleen Flynn and the Mayor of San Jose, Chuck Reed and other respected officials, presented the award to Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers.
     The Martin Luther King Foundation has been active in the Santa Clarita Valley for well over 30 years. Every year this organization chooses to honor the top mountain movers whose lives are representative of the great work Dr. Martin Luther King accomplished in his life, Civil Rights Laws in the United States of America. Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “I’m very humbled by the Legacy of Peace Award from the pioneer of peace, Dr. Martin Luther King through this prestigious foundation.”
     There is great work being accomplished by Ambassador Rivers and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, Golden Rule International Award, as well as Dr. Clyde Rivers’ organization, iChange Nations. Together they are in over 120 nations of the world proclaiming the Golden Rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers went on the say, “I believe this Global Ethic can change the world. The work of iChange Nations, dedicated to bringing back the lost art of honor around the world, along with the Golden Rule International Award, are the key to global transformation - working to keep peace alive.”

FIRST LADY OF REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI AFRICA RECEIVES AWARD FROM LATIN AMERICA


Ambassador Clyde Rivers, First Lady Denise Nkurunziza, Celina Gonzalez 

On August 5, 2014 in Washington DC, the Christian Latin Business Association Humanitarian Award was presented to the First Lady of Burundi Africa, Denise Nkurunziza. The award was presented to the First Lady by Alama Vision Television personality, Celina Gonzalez. Celina Gonzalez commented, “We are honored and privileged to present the First Lady of Burundi with this prestigious award for her outstanding work to help the underprivileged of the world, as well as, the work she is doing through the Buntu Foundation in Burundi to empower women.” The Christian Latin Business Association Humanitarian Award is presented to leading humanitarians globally.


Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “The First Lady of Burundi has helped and encouraged widows in her country for years. She is a leader that is doing the job of empowering women. The Buntu Foundation, lead by First Lady Denise Nkurunziza, is in the process of building a city to help the underprivileged in her country.”