Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. around the Coastal Empire, Lowcountry Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Source: Getty Images) By WTOC Staff and Briana Collier | January 18, 2021 at 5:47 AM EST - Updated January 18 at 7:34 AM
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - People across the country will pause to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his life and legacy on Monday. Though celebrations will look a lot different this year because of COVID-19, many organizations say they still had to find a way to celebrate.
There are several events you can take part in virtually. The Tybee MLK Human Rights Organization says they may not be able to host a parade, but they will host a virtual presentation. She says the video will include Chatham County students who wrote essays, a speech from Savannah’s NAACP president, as well as a singing performance.
Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 18, in Montgomery County
Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday to celebrate the life of the great civil rights leader.
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
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MLK Tribute and Celebration: Montgomery County’s annual performance tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr typically held at the Strathmore Music Center is virtual this year and takes place today from 5 to 6 p.m. The tribute will include the reading of letters, interactive student artwork and a performance by jazz musician Marcus Johnson. Register here for the performance.
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League of Women Voters Trending Topics: State and Local Budget Projections: The League of Women Voters hosts this virtual discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. Maryland Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Councilman Andrew Friedson will talk about the 2022 state and local budgets including the impact of COVID-19 on those budgets. Learn more and register here.
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Combining efforts in this new partnership will bring more awareness, empathy and compassion to marginalized groups.
Published January 18th
Written by BET Staff
Civil right has many avenues. Some begin with a path towards racial justice and others may begin with a journey towards religious freedom. Together they can intersect and work towards building bridges powerful enough to counteract the biases that continues to permeate our nation.
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[tbh] Together Beat Hate, an organization focused on creating replicable models for fighting antisemitism and other forms of prejudice, racism and hate, are joining forces to shine a light on heroes of the past and leaders of today who are using their platforms to combat hate. The partnership launches in celebration of National Religious Freedom Day (Jan. 16) and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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The annual holiday Martin Luther King Jr Day fell on Monday, January 18 this year.
And celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Taraji P Henson, Vanessa Hudgens and Camila Cabello woke up early to honor the civil rights leader on social media.
Martin Luther King Jr was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.
From TPH: The annual holiday Martin Luther King Day fell on Monday. And celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Taraji P Henson (pictured) and Camila Cabello woke up early to honor the civil rights leader on social media