Celebrate Black Life, History and Culture: Two films honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr. I Am MLK Jr. This documentary explores the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and […]
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MLK Week Movie Night 22Jan 4pm
As part of Martin Luther King Jr. Week, families can enjoy a series of short films about African American history, including stories about Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and a fictionalized young boy who […]
Songs & Stories of Freedom & Peace 19jan 10:30am
Did you know that words and music have the power to agitate, motivate, encourage and comfort people? Join us for a special musical story time and art activity honoring voluntary African-American migration and social justice movements […]
Evening Movies: Selma 15Jan 6pm
Tuesday, Jan. 15, on what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s 90th birthday, join us at Tenley-Friendship Library for the screening of Selma, an award winning movie depicting one of the pivotal moments in American Civil Rights […]
Poor People’s Campaign Teach-In at Shaw Library 17Jan 6:30pm
Celebrate the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Shaw Neighborhood Library on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m. with a teach-in by the local chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign. In December […]
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