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Martin Luther King Jr. gathering to explore ‘the sin of racism’

Here are two places in the United States that already have programs aligned so that people can commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. “We need to continue to deal with them in a peaceful and respectful way”.

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HOPE will serve as the backbone for events happening the week of Martin Luther King Jr.

Last year’s event saw 530 volunteers pack 531 boxes, which provided 114,696 meals for people living in third-world countries.

East side businessman Charles Williams, who is a veteran of the civil rights movement, says even today’s cold weather can be a teachable moment about Dr. King.

The Multicultural Center is boosting student engagement during the memorial week by collaborating with student groups.

A reception and oratorical contest called Speak for Peace will be held in Heritage Hall in the HUB from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, January 21.

At 8 a.m. there will be a broadcast of former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick speaking at the Twin Cities Martin Luther King Jr. A reading and discussion of Martin Luther King’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech from April 1967. Buses will take participants back to PK Park after the march.

Wednesday, January 13: Children’s Day hosted by the After School Program at the Multi-Cultural Center (515 N. Main Avenue) from 3:15- 5 p.m. Winter survival kits will be distributed.

Rice, who is the Colorado human rights commissioner, will share her experiences and photos with Loveland residents at the community’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

Ryan is the only black female White House correspondent covering urban issues.

“There’s nothing new under the sun”, she said. Day events and activities that are on schedule and on calendar.

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“Celebrating diversity and the rights of others are all important issues that relate to Muslims in our times”, said Karim Mozawalla, trustee and spokesman for the mosque.

Tribute to Charleston church shooting victims, parades planned for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend