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10 Community-Based Events To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2016

In addition to enjoying an extended weekend, families can take advantage of upcoming community events to learn about and honor to legacy of Dr. Martin, Luther King, Jr. Ten special events – including walking tours, screenings, presentations, performances, and opportunities for community service – make up a full calendar of events supporting meaningful community-based learning.

Category: Community Based Education, Hilltown Families Tags: Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Jr., MLK, US History

MLK Jr. Day Celebrations for Families/Community in Western MA

Celebrations on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Western MA Monday, January 17th, 2011 9am-2pm in Greenfield: MLK Day Celebration. Join Community Action Youth Programs for the MLK Day Family Event at the 2nd Congregational Church (16 Court Square). This event has been organized by Shout Out! Greenfield. The day will include: Conflict Resolution Workshops focusing on race, facilitated by Sasha Alexander Goldberg and Sheila Petingy; Full family style luncheon (vegan friendly);… Read More

Category: Hilltown Families Tags: Berkshires, Martin Luther King Jr., MLK, western massachusetts

Resources to Explore MLK & the Civil Rights Movement

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. “I Have A Dream” Speech Families interested in discovering more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement with their children might enjoy the following resources: FamilyEducation.com has Martin Luther King Jr Day Activities and Resources for Kids Kaboose.com has a great list of Black History Links Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights is a lesson on Scholastic.com that describes her pivotal role in… Read More