MLK Day Celebration: The Power of Hope
January 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
The Glastonbury MLK Community Initiative invites you to a free family-friendly community celebration for all ages in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 18, 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Smith Middle School Auditorium, 216 Addison Road, Glastonbury, CT.
MUSIC | DANCE | SPEAKERS | CRAFTS | CAKE | COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Featuring:
§ Marilyn Nelson, Award Winning Poet and Author
§ Rev. Dr. John Selders, Jr., Ordained Minister
§ Layavinyasa, Indian Dance Troupe
We will honor Dr. King’s legacy and reflect on the power of hope in social justice work:
§ Enjoy the debut performance of “Salt Satyagraha” by the CT-based Indian dance group Layavinyasa Company. This dance honors the 1930 Salt March, a nonviolent protest led by Mohandas Gandhi to resist British colonial rule in India. The march subsequently inspired Dr. King’s six principles of nonviolence during the Civil Rights Movement.
§ The renowned poet Marilyn Nelson and Bishop John Selders, Jr. will offer the audience messages of hope through their inspiring words. There will also be songs and an opportunity to make hope charms.
§ Different social justice advocacy organizations will be present to share information and community resources.
The Glastonbury MLK Community Initiative’s mission is to increase knowledge about, and understanding of, the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to provide leadership and active engagement to build an inclusive community. We believe that bringing people together to discuss openly and honestly important issues relating to social justice will help build a more inclusive and tolerant community.
We believe – especially in today’s climate – that we must identify common ground between and among community members rather than continue to exploit differences. In this way, we can foster meaningful relationships and dialogue and forge a better community.For more information, please contact glastonburyMLKCI@gmail.com .
