MLK Weekend Program

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, January 17, 18 & 19, 2025
Admission Free.

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Free 8.5″ x 11″ MLK Posters / Prints

• 1. Introduction
  • · Brief overview of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.
  • · Explanation of the program’s focus on his revolutionary vision.
• 2. Segment 1: The Strategic Leader
  • · Discuss King’s role in organizing pivotal events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington.
  • · Highlight his strategic use of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience.
• 3. Segment 2: The Visionary Thinker
  • · Explore King’s speeches and writings that reveal his vision for a just society, such as “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”
  • · Analyze his thoughts on economic justice and the Poor People’s Campaign.
• 4. Segment 3: The Global Impact
  • · Examine King’s influence on global movements for justice and equality.
  • · Discuss his opposition to the Vietnam War and his broader vision for peace.
• 5. Interactive Panel Discussion
  • · Invite historians, civil rights activists, and scholars to discuss King’s revolutionary impact.
  • · Encourage audience participation with Q&A sessions.
• 6. Multimedia Presentation
  • · Use video clips, photographs, and audio recordings to bring King’s revolutionary work to life.
  • · Include lesser-known speeches and interviews that emphasize his visionary strategies.
• 7. Conclusion
  • · Summarize the key points discussed in the program.
  • · Inspire attendees to continue King’s legacy of revolutionary change.
• 8. Call to Action
  • · Encourage participants to engage in local social justice initiatives.
  • · Provide resources and contacts for further involvement.