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City of Davis California - 30th Annual City of Davis Dr Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Jan 15 08 January 2024 ( news )
City of Davis , state California ( By Press Release office)
Jan 08,2024
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The City of Davis and the Human Relations Commission invite the public to attend the 30
thAnnual Dr . Martin Luther King , Jr . Celebration on Monday , Jan . 15 , at the Veterans Memorial Theatre , located at 203 East 14th Street in Davis .
The theme of this year’s event is “Peace Activism” and acknowledges the need and importance of solidarity in the face of adversity . The community is invited to arrive at 10 a . m . , when doors open , and enjoy an exhibit created by local Ethnic Studies high school students in honor of Dr . King’s legacy . The program will begin at 10:30 a . m . with music and speakers to help commemorate Dr . King’s principles of civil rights , peace and non - violence . After the event concludes at 11:45 a . m . , a march from the Veterans Memorial Theatre to the Solidarity Space in Central Park will start at noon .
“This annual event is a time to celebrate and honor the life and impact of Dr . Martin Luther King , Jr . , ” said Davis Vice Mayor Josh Chapman , who will be sworn in as mayor on Jan . 9 . “I am proud to live in a community that fosters equality and supports opportunities for inclusion . ”
"The inspiration for this year ' s theme , Peace Activism , was the core of Dr . King’s powerful response to one of the most difficult times our nation ever faced , ” said Human Relations Commission Chair NJ Mvondo . “As we collectively aspire to build peace locally and globally , this celebration presents us with a unique opportunity to reflect on past challenges and victories , while inspiring and amplifying present acts of solidarity . ”
Speakers and performers for the celebration include Rev . Connie Simon from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis , Chair of the Multi - Cultural Community Council Tessa Smith , Davis Poet Laureate Julia Levine and the dance group Afro Mini Vibes . This family - friendly celebration will include complimentary coffee and snacks and feature a kid’s activity table provided by the Yolo County Library . Local civil rights organizations will also table before and after the program .
This event will be live streamed and recorded by Davis Media Access . To view the livestream , please visit
https://davismedia . org/
. For more information , contact Carrie Dyer at: 530 - 757 - 5602 or
cdyer@cityofdavis . org
.
Press contact: Barbara Archer ,
barcher@cityofdavis . org
, 530 - 400 - 3418
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