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Join us in celebrating the life of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.,
and explore today’s social issues through the inspiration of his timeless
messages.
Presented by Hands On
Atlanta, The King Center
and Delta Air Lines.
For an entire summit event listing by day,
click here.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Summit examines the teachings of Dr. King,
explores his messages
of service, activism, diversity and nonviolence and presents
tangible methods for Atlanta’s citizens to unite and change their community
through volunteerism and social action.
Monday, January 8th, through Sunday, January 14th, Hands On Atlanta will offer
a variety of symposia, workshops and film screenings that will place many of Dr. King’s
most important lessons into the context of today’s pressing social issues.
These events are free and open to the public.
On Monday, January 15th, an estimated 4,500 Hands On Atlanta volunteers will answer
Dr. King’s call to action by volunteering in service projects throughout the metro area.
Please note: Seats for
all events are on a first come, first served basis.
It is suggested that guests arrive at least 15
minutes prior to events to ensure seating.
Presenting
Sponsor:
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Valerie Jackson
hosts a tribute to Coretta Scott King
with award-winning performing artists Bernice Johnson Reagon,
Toshi Reagon and poet Sonia Sanchez.
A
Tribute to
Coretta Scott King
Friday, January 12. Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Horizon Sanctuary,
7:30-9:00 p.m.
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Join us in a traditional
Freedom Rally, recalling the times when activists would unite before
a march. Come sing the freedom songs, which became the popular
soundtrack to the civil rights movement and
join hip hop legends Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Kaz, Sparky D and
Roxanne Shante for a celebration of spirit, justice and activism.
Freedom Rally
Saturday, January 13, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Heritage
Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. - noon
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An intimate
conversation
with Ambassador
Andrew Young
Saturday, January 13,
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Heritage
Sanctuary,
11:15 a.m. - noon |
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Join us as we hear Ambassador
Young's first-hand account of his experiences
during the civil rights movement,
as well as insights on issues
and opportunities facing today’s activists. |
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From Freedom
Riders
To Freedom Writers
A King Holiday
Literary Series, January 11-14
Join poet and distinguished author Ralph Cheo
Thurmon as he
hosts nationally-renowned artists Sonia Sanchez, Mari Evans, Tina McElroy Ansa and
many others.
Made Possible by the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American
Culture and History, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System |
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Citizen Cinema
A series of powerful films that examine the process
of improving social conditions
in our communities and our world.
From
Swastika to Jim Crow
Sunday, January 14, Auburn Avenue Research Library, King Historic
District, 1:00 and 3:30 p.m.
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Ideas & Conversations
Willy Leventhal presents
Dr. King’s Unknown Ground
Crew
Civil rights activist Willy Siegel Leventhal,
a student volunteer and later a member of the SCLC field staff in Georgia
during the movement, will host a panel discussion
on the importance of student volunteers as the “foot soldiers” of the civil
rights movement.
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Special guest appearance by
Ambassador Andrew Young |
Saturday, January 13, 12:30-2:00 p.m.,
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, King Historic District
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Family Series
Entire families, from
children to elders, played a part in the civil rights movement. Today,
families gather during the King Holiday to pass down stories and to share in
our nation’s remembrance of the civil rights movement.
Saturday, January 13, 12:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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Volunteer,
January 15
Sign up with your family, friends or office associates to make your King
Holiday a DAY ON, not a day OFF. Participate in a service project in your
community.
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Freedom Bus Tours
Civil Rights
History Bus Tour Participants
will take a one-hour bus tour throughout Atlanta and visit Civil Rights
Movement landmark sites. The tour is narrated by Atlanta activists through
the award-winning audio series
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”
Bus tours are $10
per person
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