As
we get closer to Juneteenth - Saturday, June 19, 2021, the excitement
is mounting. There are so many activities and festivities planned this
year - doubling up on the fact that we were not able to be together in
2020, and aided by the fact that the US Senate just voted unanimously to
make Juneteenth a national holiday - the full ratification is awaiting a
vote from the house - SO NO ONE HAS A REASON TO NOT CELEBRATE, REJOICE
AND MAKE THE MOST OF THIS JOYOUS OCCASION!
Be there for the Juneteenth Festival in Malcolm X Park 5100 PINE STREET - PHILADELPHIA
As
many know, JUNETEENTH is already a holiday in Pennsylvania and
Philadelphia in particular and is widely celebrated from the beginning
of June up to the actual date of June 19th.
Philadelphia
kicked off Juneteenth 2021 on June 7th 2021 at City Hal, with speakers
and celebrities and political figures gathering to recognize the
importance of the day and it's meaning to Black people worldwide.
Click on the link for Juneteenth Celebrations throughout Philadelphia, New York and surrounding areas:
PHILADELPHIA
IS ONCE AGAIN PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS TO CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH. And a
great deal of gratitude has to go to the JUNETEENTH FAMILY, under the
leadership of brother Kofi Asante, sister Tamara Staley, Starlene Bey,
and other dedicated members of the Philadelphia Juneteenth Family; as
well as Ron Brown who heads up Juneteenth Philadelphia - who
have
worked tirelessly to make this one of the most spectacular celebrations
ever! Come out and catch the spirit - bring your family, friends,
children and your soul.
In keeping with the good news, ICYMI:
The Senate has unanimously passed a bill to establishJuneteenthas
a federal holiday!!!
Juneteenth, which takes place annually on June 19, marks the true end of
slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union
Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom from slavery in the
state of Texas, nearly two years after the Emancipation
Proclamation. The holiday has been celebrated in 47 states and the
District of Columbia, but now, if passed through the Senate, will be
recognized on a national level.
Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., made the motion to pass the
legislation, and no other senator objected. Earlier on Tuesday, Sen. Ron
Johnson, R-Wis. — who blocked the bill from passing last year — dropped
his objection to the holiday.
"While it still seems strange that having taxpayers provide federal
employees paid time off is now required to celebrate the end of slavery,
it is clear that there is no appetite in Congress to further discuss
the matter," Johnson said in a press release. "Therefore,
I do not intend to object."
The bill now goes to the House. If it passes, Juneteenth will become the
11th federal holiday. Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Sheila Jackson, both of
Texas, first proposed the bill last summer amid national protests over
themurder
of George Floyd,but it did not garner enough support.
Cornyn tweeted his response to the passing of the bill, writing: "Happy
that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed
in the Senate. It has been a state holiday in Texas for more than 40
years. Now more than ever, we need to learn from
our history and continue to form a more perfect union."
Senate unanimously passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday - now let's get the FOR THE PEOPLE LEGISLATION PASSED
OTHER CITY UPDATES
Join the Millennial Advisory Committee as they celebrate Juneteenth
at the MLK Recreation Center in North Philadelphia starting at 5:00
p.m.! There will be vendors, community organizations, and opportunities
to connect with neighbors & friends. Sign up here!
Join
the Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement for the 3rd Annual Brothas
Stroll in collaboration with Councilmember Cherelle Parker, ENON
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Mayor’s Commission of African American Males
and Department of Public Health. There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive
Donation table, Colon Cancer & Blood Pressure screenings, and
various organizations that advocate for and educate on the health
outcomes for Black men & boys in Philadelphia on site! Register here
Join the Mayor’s Office of Public
Engagement and the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts Culture and the
Creative Economy for ReJUNEvenation: A Juneteenth
Cultural Celebration Pop-Up. Come out to Love Park for this free,
interactive, inclusive, and artistic celebration of a renewed commitment
to the process of rejuvenation. It will also be hosted on Facebook Live stream
OTHER ACTIVITIES AROUND PHILLY JUNETEENTH:
There are vaccines available for homebound older adults and people with disabilities now
Get
COVID-19 updates sent to your phone. Text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to
receive free text alerts with info and updates from @PHLPublicHealth.
Residents
with questions about the COVID-19 coronavirus can use the 24/7 helpline
to talk to a medical professional. Call 800-722-7112
Rev. Dr. Malcolm Byrd of ForumPhilly has announced that a Juneteenth, Health and Football Event:
As
we move into the Juneteenth Observance, Forum Philly and partners are
leading the efforts
in Delaware County. We’ll be offering COVID-19 Vaccinations and lots of
substantial education history, cultural enrichment, fun, education, and
good times for all.
Also we will be joined by Eagles Safety Rodney McLeod and wife Erica along with their NFL
friends to conduct a free Youth Football Camp for kids ages 8-14. While free, preregistration is required at
www.changeourfuture.org
Let’s get the word out on our social media platforms.
Brotherhood Crusade to host Juneteenth Celebration, June 18th, 10:30am - 1:30pm at Crete Academy!
Event
to feature fun and exciting health and wellness activities, food
baskets, school supplies, COVID testing and COVID vaccinations for the
community.
Los Angeles, CA - Monday, June 7, 2021 - The
Brotherhood Crusade invites the community to join us as we celebrate
Juneteenth on June 18th, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm at Crete Academy.
Brotherhood Crusade to host Juneteenth
Celebration, June 18th, 10:30am - 1:30pm at Crete Academy. Event to
feature fun and exciting health and wellness activities, food baskets,
school supplies, COVID testing and COVID vaccinations for the community.
In honor of the historic Juneteenth event,
Brotherhood Crusade will host fun and exciting health and wellness
activities and provide families with food baskets, backpacks, school
supplies, COVID testing and COVID vaccinations to continue our support
for the most vulnerable in our community.
The event is free for the whole family. Guests are requested to wear masks and practice social distancing.
For more information on activities, see flyer below or contact Otesha Mosley Bremond at omosley-bremond@brotherhoodcrusade.org or Stacy Hill Williams at 323-846-1649.
About Brotherhood Crusade
Celebrating 53 years of service to the Los Angeles community, Brotherhood Crusade was
founded in 1968. The organization's principal mission is to champion
equality and equity by removing and/or helping individuals overcome the
barriers that deter their pursuit of success in life and facilitate
opportunities for a better quality of life by effectuating improved
health & wellness, facilitating academic success, promoting
personal, social & economic growth, providing access to artistic
excellence & cultural awareness, increasing financial literacy and
building community agencies & institutions. Brotherhood Crusade
provides direst services to more than 3,000 youth and young adults and
additional 25,000 residents through its special projects.
Brotherhood Crusade has
a history of building alliances with other organizations, corporations
and foundations of goodwill that are committed to and understand the
tremendous need for helping our community and people grow and prosper.
GOV. CUOMO SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO MAKE JUNETEENTH A STATE HOLIDAY IN NEW YORK https://www.6sqft.com/juneteenth-to-become-new-york-state-holiday/
Black Creatives + Culture Market and Show - Juneteenth Edition, Day 1
Back by popular demand and In honor of Juneteenth, DA SPOT NYC
in partnership with City Point and Downtown Brooklyn Partnership will
host another Black Creatives + Culture Market to highlight the
creativity of local BlPOC creatives.
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I
would be totally remiss and out of line if I didn't mention JUNETEENTH
in my home town of OKLAHOMA CITY. I grew up celebrating Juneteenth with
my family, friends, neighbors every year. It was a massive family
gathering with everyone bringing a dish and playing games. Of course
they've morphed into concerts, parades and other forms of celebration.
Yay! OKC!!
Juneteenth in OKC on the East
June 19, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Recurring daily
Location:
Eastside OKC
23rd Avenue between Kelham Avenue and N. Hood Street, Oklahoma City, OK
Juneteenth on the East is a celebration of Freedom
and Placemaking. This is a family-friendly event featuring live music,
interactive murals, dance classes and performances, spoken word
performances, food trucks, vendors and local businesses, who are the
backbone of our Eastside community.
Then, join the fun at Scissortail Park
on Sunday for a kid-friendly film screening and cookout. Food will be
ready starting at 6 p.m., and the film will begin at 8 p.m.
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By Gloria Dulan-Wilson Hello All: Well I started out to do a calendar of events for January and February - two of the most intensive months for the celebration of Black culture and the coming together of political entities. It seemed simple enough - I would feature New York, Philidalphia, New Jersey, and DC - and parallel them by dates. Everything appeared to be going smoothly until I came to the Martin Luther King Day Celebration, which is always a major event for Black Americans. However, Philadelphia's celebration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was so comprehensive, multifaceted, and magnificent, I almost had to give it it's own site. So many things are happening even as I write this, that I included the link so that you can select from the many culturally rich events they've planned. Additionally, there are local organizations that have also planned commemorative programs in honor of Dr. King, that you might want to check some of the local publications to see what else is on the calendar.
REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
it would also be a great idea to re-read Dr. King's biography. As adults, there are many facets of Dr.King that we'll understand better than we did when we read about him as children. At an rate, no matter where you are, or are traveling to - there is absolutely no reason to miss being a part of the commemoration of a wonderful brother and visionary who gave his life in trying to help Black people world wide break the chains of white delusions of supremacy off our minds, backs, and lives. It is hoped that it will inspire those of us who have been the beneficiaries of his actions to stand and begin to unite and move forward - And while you're honoring King honor the other Mighty Men and Women of Valor: Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Medgar Evers, Shirley Chisholm, Frances Cress Welsing, John Henrik Clarke, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Rosa Parks, Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Dr. Ben, Amiri Baraka, Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Toure), Kwame Nkrumah, Jomo Kenyatta, Julius Nyerere, Dr. Leon Sullivan, Dr. Ed Robinson, Muamar Khadaffi, Elombe Brath, Gil Noble and so many more of our contemporaries - they're all up there together with the Ancestor/Angels observing where we are are now, and whether we're on point, or off course. We've come a long way, but we've still got a lot to do before we can really count it all good. Commemorating and showing our appreciation to Dr. King is but one of the essential things we need to do to empower ourselves individually and collectively - I've given you plenty to choose from. Bring your children and their friends - make it a day of family and of learning and sharing. Enjoy and
Stay Blessed & ECLECTICALLY BLACK Gloria Dulan-Wilson
Martin Luther King Jr.
weekday and weekend 2016 Events
philadelphia
There is something for everyone - so let me just highlight one that I think all should be aware of, and that is the MLK Volunteer Weekend and the MLK Volunteer Day, which takes place throughout the City, but most notably on Monday, January 18 at Gerard College.
From health care, to voter registration, clothing distribution, and other acts of kindness, thousands of Philadelphians come together to help those who are less fortunate - including the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Honor the legacy of Dr. King during the country’s largest Day of Service Every year, Philadelphia honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day for giving back. Now
in its 21st year, the Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day of Service on January 18 is the largest MLK Day event in the
country. More than 135,000 volunteers of all ages participated in over
1,000 service projects in 2015, and this year is expected to be bigger
than ever - this is followed by a free concert in Dr. Kings Honor.
Click on the link for the full day of activities in Honor of Dr. King; also check local organizations in the area for additional celebrations of Dr. King. http://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service-events-in-philadelphia/
The long weekend of January 15-18 (which includes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) is the perfect time to book the brand new January Getaway — Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package.
MLK Day Events and Festivities Volunteer and Service Project Opportunities on MLK Day
Choose from thousands of volunteer opportunities on MLK Day taking part across the city.
What better way to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. than to join in the community and lend a hand in a service project. There is certainly no shortage of ways to do so with over 1,000 volunteer opportunities to choose from at organizations such as the Awbury Arboretum, Unitarian Society of Germantown, United Way, and more. Browse all service and volunteer projects on the official MLK Day of Service page.
For decades, The Philadelphia Orchestra has gathered on MLK Day to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and unify the community through the power of music. (J. Griffin for Visit Philadelphia)
A Weekend-Long Celebration at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (January 12- 18)
The African American Museum brings a weekend-long itinerary of celebratory events to the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia. (M. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia)
New this year, the African American Museum will expand its annual MLK Day festivities to encompass the entire weekend, with a free young professionals’ mixer and panel discussion to kick things off on Friday. On Saturday through Monday, patrons can visit the museum for a reduced admission rate of $2 per person and participate in a variety of family-friendly activities to be held throughout the weekend. The museum will be open during normal hours of operation as well as from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday.
MLK Day at the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Bring out your artistic side to celebrate the birthday of Dr. King at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Dates: January 18, 2016 The Philadelphia Museum of Art is celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day full of family-friendly craft-making opportunities. Family tours, performances and other activities will also be ongoing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More on MLK Day at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Day of Service at the National Constitution Center
Enjoy reduced admission along with an array of tributary events to Martin Luther King, Jr. at the National Constitution Center. (D. Cruz for Visit Philadelphia)
Dates: January 15-18, 2016. The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a day-long commemoration on Monday, January 18. Throughout the day, enjoy $5 admission to the museum and access to special service projects, performances, educational programs and activities, including readings of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. The celebration is part of the National Constitution Center's series of Macy’s Family Days at the Constitution Center, courtesy of The Macy’s Foundation.
More on the Day of Service at the National Constitution Center Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend at Eastern State Penitentiary
The penitentiary will light up the Fairmount neighborhood with readings from Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." (R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia)
Dates: January 16-18, 2016 Eastern State Penitentiary honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special readings of King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" during the holiday weekend. Listen to excerpts read from Dr. King's letter three times a day on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Children ages 7-12 can create artwork in response to the letter from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day. The events are free and open to the public. Free tickets are available online or at the door subject to availability.
MLK Family Day at the National Museum of American Jewish History: The National Museum of Jewish History will offer free admission on Monday, January 18 and kid-friendly programming on Dr. King. (G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia)
Admission to the National Museum of Jewish History will be free all day as the museum commemorates the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy multiple storytelling sessions and craft-making geared toward younger kids. There will also be an ongoing screening of the PBS documentary series Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the National Liberty Museum: The National Liberty Museum offers an opportunity to view the Liberty Bell and also participate in interactive events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The National Liberty Museum will celebrate Martin Luther King Day with pay-what-you-wish museum admission and a variety of themed events all day long on Monday, January 18. Beginning at 10 a.m., check out the museum’s exhibitions through a self-guided tour or with a custom-made scavenger hunt that walks you through Civil Rights-related education present in the exhibitions. After touring the museum, guests can sign up for educational workshops and children can create their own I Have a Dream speech with the help of museum staff members. (Those interested in the educational workshops must sign up in advance.) Youngsters are invited to make a themed craft throughout the day, too. Inspired by the city’s Mural Arts Program, which features murals where MLK is the subject, children can create an illustration featuring their favorite hero.
January 12-18, 2016 Complimentary to the hands-on learning environment at the Please Touch Museum, the museum will feature a weekend long celebration of interactive community events to honor Martin Luther King’s birthday. Visitors can sit in on storytelling inspired by Dr. King’s legacy, craft cards and quilts to be sent to a local children’s hospital and resident center, and join discussions centered around community service, aspirations and dreams. A Hip Hop Fundamentals workshop will also take place at both noon and 2 p.m. each day throughout the weekend designed to get the audience moving as well as to educate about the rich and youth-inspiring history of the dance form. All activities are free with admission.
January 18, 2016 Woodmere Art Museum MLK Day Family Festival
Lively storytelling, art-making and break-dance performing are all part of the Woodmere Art Museum's afternoon of family fun in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Visit the museum from noon to 4 p.m. to join in on the multiple interactive education sessions scheduled to take place.
NEW YORK CITY
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend 2016 Events
Brooklyn Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Courtesy, Brooklyn Academy of Music
A number of NYC institutions pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
and his message of racial equality with special events on the weekend of
January 15–18. In addition, places like the Studio Museum of Harlem, Weeksville Heritage Center and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture always have something to offer those interested in African-American history and culture, regardless of the time of year. January 14 Movement: A Celebration Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Greene Space
Culture, performance and civil rights come together in this series of
dance and musical works. Choreographer Nai Ni Chen and a cappella group
Diversity Youth Theater will be among the acts taking part. January 15–18 Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till at the Joseph Kennedy Community Center
Harlem-based Shades of Truth Theatre presents this dramatic rendering
of Emmett Till's story. Fourteen-year-old Chicago native Till was
visiting relatives in Mississippi when he caused a stir by talking to a
white woman in her shop. The woman's husband and his half brother
rousted Till in the middle of the night; abducted, beat and shot him;
and dropped him in a nearby river. The two men were acquitted of murder. January 16–17 Art and Civil Rights Gallery Tour at the Brooklyn Museum
Learn about social change through art on this tour of the Brooklyn
Museum's collection. On January 16 there's also a collage workshop where
you can put art and activism into action. January 17 BeBe Winans at Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Gospel singer BeBe Winans takes the stage for a special MLK tribute
concert; a speech by Reverend Floyd Flake, of the Greater Allen AME
Cathedral, will also be part of the proceedings. January 17 Civil Rights Then and Now: Black Power at 50 at the DiMenna Children's History Museum at the New-York Historical Society
The kids' museum within the New-York Historical Society will hold a
panel discussion that seeks to educate young ones (suggested ages, 9 and
up) about the long and difficult fight for racial equality. January 17 Race and Privilege: Exploring MLK's Two Americas at the Apollo Theater
WNYC talk show hosts Brian Lehrer and Jami Floyd will moderate a
discussion centering on institutional racism; others scheduled to appear
include journalists Jose Antonio Vargas and Taylor Branch and filmmaker
Rokhaya Diallo. Free January 18 Brooklyn Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. at Brooklyn Academy of Music
Artists, activists and civic leaders come together at BAM for the
City's largest event commemorating Dr. King. In addition to performances
by Kimberly Nichole and the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, there
will be a screening of The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution and a book signing by Michael Eric Dyson. Free January 18 MLK Day at the Grace Reformed Church of Flatbush
The Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, in conjunction
with Fort Greene's Greenlight Bookstore, puts on this family-friendly
day of music, dance, literature and craft making. Free
Cap the evening off with African Soul Makossa at Club Bonafide where they will be celebrating the heritage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his impact on the African Liberation Movement through music in his honor. 212 East 52nd Street, Two shows - 8:00PM and 10:00PM
NEW jersey
2016
MLK Day Events in New Jersey
Friday, January 15, 2016, @ 8:00 AM
YMCA of Newark 45th Annual Memorial Breakfast Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Robert Treat Hotel 50 Park Place, Newark NJ Website (for information and tickets)
Guest speaker: Rev. Tony
Jackson Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church. Take time from our busy schedule to remember and reflect on Dr.
King’s vision of a community and world of peace, love and
understanding.
Friday, January 15, 2016 at 8pm:
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
NJPAC’s Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Prudential Hall - Newark, New Jersey Tickets
This celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pays tribute
to the life and legacy of one of the 20th century’s most
inspiring leaders. Performance by the Dance
Theatre of Harlem, the legendary ballet company founded in 1969 as an
artistic means to turn despair into hope following the assassination of
Dr. King.The guest speaker Rev. Dr Jerry M. Saunders, Senior Pastor of the Fountain Baptist Church in Summit.
Sunday, January 17, 2016; 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Event New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street - Trenton NJ Website - Event Details
This event is free and open to the public features a Commemorative Celebration of the 60th anniversary of
the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This annual event brings together a diverse
group of people to celebrate Dr. King’s life’s work and legacy. It also
allows New Jerseyans an opportunity to recommit themselves to
fulfilling Dr. King’s dreams in the 21st century.
Monday, January 18, 2016; Exhibition and seating begin at 1 p.m.
Annual Princeton University Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, (Alexander Hall is located behind Nassau Presbyterian Church, opposite Palmer Square on Nassau Street Princeton University Princeton, NJ Website - Event Details
This event features a celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The event, is free and open to the public.
Monday, January 18, 2016, 8-10 a.m. 27th Annual YMCA Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Branches Catering, 123 Monmouth Road - West Long Branch
Website
This event features guest speaker Elizabeth Williams-Riley President & CEO American Conference on Diversity. The memorial event will
include musical selections and the winner of an essay contest among YMCA
high school participants. High school students participating in
programs at The Community YMCA or the Western Monmouth County YMCA are
encouraged to enter the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. essay
contest.December 21, 2015
Monday, January 18, 2016 @9:30 a.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast @ Rowan University Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center, 201 Mullica Hill Road
This year's keynote
speaker will be educator and humanitarian Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole in
honoring the life and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 18, 2016: 12:00-2:00pm Martin Luther King Jr. Dayat the Morris Museum
Morris Museum , 6 Normandy Heights Road - Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Website
This call to service features the
making of a symbolic "peace bus". Information about Martin Luther King
Jr. will also be available. Handouts and information about the life and
mission of Martin Luther King Jr. will be available. Appropriate for
children all ages.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Martin Luther King Day of Service at Rutgers–Camden
Rutgers -Camden t326 Penn St, Camden, NJ
Schedule & Registration
This event features a national call to service to celebrate
the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteers, families, and
community members come together to participate in a day of action, both
on the campus and in the community. Activities are open to students,
faculty, and staff of the university; their families; and children and
adults from across the City of Camden and the State of New Jersey.
Note: Parking Available in all lots except Lot 12
Monday, January 18, 2016
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service At the Galloway, Hammonton, Manahawkin, Atlantic City & Woodbine
Locations Information & Registration
This year's Martin Luther King Day of Service will feature Stockton's 12th anniversary of celebrating Dr. King.; Stockton will be hosting the largest service day to date.
Monday, January 18, 2016; 8:30 am - noon Gloucester Township’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 8:30 A.M. Registration and Continental Breakfast
Charles W. Lewis Middle School Gloucester Township, NJ Website
This event features Mayor David Mayer, Township Council, Gloucester
Township Public Schools, Friends and Neighbors joining in by
volunteering their time to fulfill Dr. King’s dream of helping others.
washington, dc & metro area
Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Weekend Events Jan 16-18, 2016 in Metro DC
Let Freedom Ring!, The Annual Walk for Peace, Wreath Laying, King in
Our Midst are a sampling of Metro DC events planned to Honor the legacy
of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and detailed in this feature. SPONSORED BY
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Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults National Archives Wed, January 13 Join the National Archives
Education team to enjoy stories, activities, and crafts about Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr in the Boeing Learning Center. This program is designed
especially for 3- to 5-year olds and accompanying adults.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event Baird Auditorium, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Fri, January 15 Help us celebrate the legacy of
Dr. King. The program includes a keynote address by Dr. Khalil Gibran
Muhammad, Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black
Culture, New York, and an on-stage discussion on the theme of “Looking
Back, Moving Forward” with moderator Richard Reyes-Gavilan, executive
director of the D.C. Public Library system.
2016 MLK Tribute Event Wakefield High School Sun, January 17 Hosted by Jacquie Gales Webb
(WHUR), Arlington’s 47th annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
celebrates the live and legacy of Dr. King through inspirational music,
spoken word and dance performances.
Step Afrika!
Step Xplosion Strathmore Sun, January 17 The percussive dance troupe puts
on an electrifying show that unites music, dance, and storytelling to
put forward an often overlooked aspect of American history.
10th Annual MLK Peace Walk & Parade 2500 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE Mon, January 18 Commemorating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Peace Walk begins at 11 am, Parade starts at noon.
RCC MLK Keynote Address & Community Lunch featuring Anna Deavere Smith CenterStage Mon, January 18 Anna Deavere Smith returns to
present an informed and inspired conversation that celebrates Dr. King’s
message and seeks to reconcile it in today’s context. The weekend
concludes with a community lunch to celebrate the diversity, progress,
and hope in our community.
martin luther king, jr. day parade Monday, January 18, 2016 at noon
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is now accepting
applications for organizations interested in being a part of the 16th
annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. The parade celebrates the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18, 2016 at noon.
Eligible applicants include cheer and dance squads, college and high
school bands, community bands, equestrian groups, floats, honor/color
guards, military groups and civic/community organizations. Parade
participants are required to represent Dr. King’s message and legacy. The application can be found on www.promotionandarts.org.
The parade kicks off at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard and Eutaw Street, proceeds south on Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard and disbands at Baltimore Street.
The Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Parade continues to be an event for residents, visitors and
communities to gather in Baltimore to celebrate the life of one of
America's most influential civil rights, political and social icons. The
parade promotes collaboration as more than 50 organizations such as
community and high school bands, honor and color guards and local
chapters of sororities and fraternities come together to honor the
legacy of Dr. King.
For more information on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, call 410-752-8632.
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