Culver City: Join A Virtual Martin Luther King, Jr. Event

CULVER CITY, CA — Culver City will host three virtual events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sign up for one of the following free online events:

• Listen Up - Sit Back and Enjoy Family Storytime…

Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.

LISTEN UP is a virtual reading of the children’s books "Who was Martin Luther King, Jr." by Lisbeth Kaiser and "Freedom Summer" by Deborah Wiles. These stories will inspire families to discuss Dr. King’s legacy as one of the most influential leaders of the civil rights movement. We will discuss the continuing fight for equal rights in the United States.

Each registration includes a FREE craft kit, which contains an Activity Book and “I Have a Dream” craft supplies & instructions!

• Speak Up - Speak Up and Ask Questions...

Jan. 16 at 11 a.m.

“I am convinced that men hate each other because they fear each other. They fear each other because they don’t know each other, and they don’t know each other, because they don’t communicate with each other, and they don’t communicate with each other because they are separated from each other…” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of Culver City is proud to host a virtual Q&A with Walter Thompson-Hernandez. He is a New York Times writer and the author of "Compton Cowboys." Mr. Thompson-Hernandez is also the host of the podcast “California Love”, which shares the voices and stories of underrepresented communities with the world. We invite Culver City teens to ask questions and listen to Walter speak in this virtual interview.

• Speak Out - Speak Your Truth Through the Words of Others…

Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.

Celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr.—TOGETHER. Virtually appear to read and/or to listen! We will come together to share and hear beloved prose or poetry inspired by M.L.K., Jr.

Here's how to register:

These virtual events are free and open to the public.

Register for the virtual series on the City's Virtual Recreation online. People can also use this website to submit questions for SPEAK UP or a written piece for SPEAK OUT.

For more information contact Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff at (310) 253-6650 or info.recreation@culvercity.org.