In Madison
41st Annual Madison & Dane County Martin Luther King Fr. Day Observance
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St.
Monday, January 19
Freedom songs at 5:00 p.m.
Program: 6:00 p.m.
Featuring Marc Lamont Hill, an award-winning scholar, author, and media commentator whose work champions racial justice, education, and global solidarity. WNPJ will have a table at this event.
https://mlkingcoalition.org/king-coalition-sponsors/In Milwaukee
Monday, January 19
1:00 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Church
1927 N. Vel Phillips Ave., 4th and Brown St.
1:00 p.m.: “The Three Great Evils – “Militarism, Racism and Poverty”
Guest performers include jazz saxophonist Juli Wood, singer Robin Pleur, singer Dorothy James, pianist David Nunley and actor Andre Lee Ellis.
Peace Action Wisconsin will be honored at this program.
2:30 p.m. : March to Dr. King’s statue, featuring community reflections about Dr. King’s message. In case of bitter cold, there will be a car caravan to the statue.
Sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Coalition, which includes over 35 local organizations committed to work in the nonviolent tradition of Dr. King.
In Green Bay
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Monday, January 19
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Brown County Library, 515 Pine St.
This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone. Come participate in meaningful activities that honor Dr. King’s legacy of service.
Enjoy a warm meal provided by Lil Jamaica, open to all attendees. Roll up your sleeves and help assemble care packages that will support neighbors in need. Participate in thoughtful discussions focused on housing, healthcare, environmental justice, food security, and mentorship. There will be a fun, family-friendly area with kids’ crafts and activities so young attendees can join in the spirit of service, too! The event is hosted by the Green Bay Conservation Corps and We All Rise: African American Resource Center. Contact: Clean Water Action Council at contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org
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