The Duluth NAACP is leading the organizing of a series of events on January 14-15, 2024 to honor and carry on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This service will be a modern-day expression of the Black Church tradition that nurtured the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Central Hillside Gospel Choir will also perform.
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM (CST)
Location: First United Methodist Church - 230 E Skyline Parkway
Description: The breakfast will feature a brief local program and a community viewing of the broadcast of the program in Minneapolis. Marley Dias is the keynote speaker. The food will be served starting at 7:00 am. The broadcast runs from 8:00-9:30 am. A freewill offering will support the United Negro College Fund which supports students of African Heritage throughout Minnesota to attend college.For more information, you can visit: mlkbreakfast.com.
Time: 10:30 - 11:45 AM (CST)
Location: Gather at Family Freedom Center (Washington Center Gymnasium) - Entrance between 3rd and 4th Street on 1st Ave West; We will begin on Lake Street between 3rd and 4th Avene.
Special thanks to Family Freedom Center for supporting the gathering and to Councilor Janet Kennedy for coordinating with the city to make it possible to march in the streets.
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM (CST)
Location: DECC-Symphony Hall; 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth
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Levels of sponsorship: (Civil Rights Fighter $2,500+; Drum Major $1,000+; Peacekeeper $250+. Dream Keeper $100+; Freedom Marcher $1+)
Contact our treasurer for more information on being a sponsor.
The City of Superior Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color & Superior Public Library is holding an event on January 16, 3:00 pm in the Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave, Superior W!.