UNC will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at two free events that are open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 He Was a Poem, He Was a Song Hitchcock Multipurpose Room, Stone Center 5 p.m. Join the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History in a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...] about MLK Celebration, Keynote Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
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Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration
The Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of free events from Friday, January 18th, to Monday, January 21st, 2019. Please note that although the events are free, tickets are required for most. Follow the links below for tickets. Here's what's going on: Building the Dream: Affordable Housing in Wake County Symposium Friday, … [Read more...] about Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration
Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Book Drive Celebration
Book Harvest is presenting the Dream Big MLK Book Drive Celebration on Monday, January 21st, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Donate books! Bring them to the event. Book Harvest provides books to children who need them and engages families and communities to promote children’s lifelong literacy and academic success. Besides the book drive … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Book Drive Celebration
Annual MLK Birthday Party at Northgate Mall: cake, music, dance, poetry, art
The Annual Birthday Party Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. takes place at Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Boulevard, Durham, on Monday, January 21st, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Northgate presents this annual Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration with MomsRising NC. It's a free, family-friendly event. This year’s theme is “Arts and the Civil Rights Movement” … [Read more...] about Annual MLK Birthday Party at Northgate Mall: cake, music, dance, poetry, art
27 MLK Day events in the Triangle 2019
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, between January 18th and January 24th, 2019. All are free to attend, unless a price is specified. Although these are free events, some require pre-registration. Follow each link for the necessary details, to register, and to check for any changes. We're listing the … [Read more...] about 27 MLK Day events in the Triangle 2019
Free: 7th Annual MLK Day Breakfast
Widow's Son Lodge #4, at 427 South Blount Street, Raleigh, is hosting the 7th Annual MLK Day Breakfast. This is a FREE event for the community. It takes place Monday, January 21st, 2019. The breakfast starts at 6 a.m. The event includes activities and speakers, continuing until 10 a.m. This annual event is a chance to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and learn about the work still … [Read more...] about Free: 7th Annual MLK Day Breakfast
Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee MLK Day events
The Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee has a mission of educating the community by expanding upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The organization is presenting several MLK Day events from January 18th, 2019, to January 20th. All of these events are free and open to the public. 39th Annual MLK Wreath Laying Ceremony Friday, January 18th, 2019 9:00 a.m. … [Read more...] about Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee MLK Day events
Interfaith MLK Day of Service for Teens at The Levin JCC, including Bull City Slam Team performance and pizza
All Triangle teens are invited to the Interfaith MLK Day of Service on Sunday, January 20th, 2019, from 5:30 p. m. to 7:30 p.m., at The Levin JCC, 1937 W. Cornwallis Road, Durham. This is a free event, but please register in advance. The evening will include multiple service projects to choose from including painting new accessible parking spaces, making food for Urban Ministries, creating … [Read more...] about Interfaith MLK Day of Service for Teens at The Levin JCC, including Bull City Slam Team performance and pizza
2019 MLK Day Events at Duke University, including talk by Shaun King
Duke University is hosting several MLK Day Celebrations and Commemorations in 2019. All of these are free and open to the public. 2019 MLK Commemoration Sunday, January 20th, 2019 3 p.m. Duke University Chapel 401 Chapel Drive, Durham Free The public is invited to the 2019 MLK Commemoration at Duke University. The theme is "Why Words Matter: From Dissent to Dialogue." Tarana … [Read more...] about 2019 MLK Day Events at Duke University, including talk by Shaun King
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in Wake Forest
Join the Wake Forest community at the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration, Thursday, January 24th, 2019, at 6 p.m., at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road. From the website: Several local churches and community organizations are coming together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a free, public celebration on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in Wake Forest
