Michael Goldberg, the 30th recipient of the Martin L. King (MLK) Award, was only 13 years old when he first felt the allure of working with his hands. Whether building up, fixing or tearing-down — the craft was irresistible. Originally from the small coal town of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, Goldberg started out doing roofing and siding, learning his trades over the summers throughout his high school and college years. Even back then, Goldberg embraced that sense of satisfaction that comes from creating something tangible out of nothing. It's a feeling that sticks with him to this day.
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