Newark Museum Will Honor MLK Day With Public Celebration

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Museum plans to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. for 2019 with a celebration from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21.

According to an event post from the museum, their annual tribute event “fills up quickly every year,” and participants should reserve a spot as soon as possible. (Learn more about this local event here)

Organizers wrote:

“Join us as we honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and help fulfill his dream of building a "beloved community" while passing on his message of freedom and equality to future generations.”

Activities will include:

• Premier Dance Theatre Live Performance a tribute to civil rights
• Newark @ Newark Museum Scavenger hunt
• Planetarium Show by local artist “Gourd”
• Pop-up Spoken word with local poets
• Film Screening of the “I Have a Dream” speech by MLK Jr.
• Art Making for Families - Make your own unity candle
• Community photo montage
• Dr King Build a Button Station

The Newark Museum is located at 49 Washington Street. Admission to the Jan. 21 event is free for Newark residents and museum members, and $5 for others.

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