Glen Cove To March To Honor Martin Luther King Jr

The City of Glen Cove will join together to advocate for civil and economic rights at its 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symbolic March and Commemorative Celebration on Monday, Jan. 21.

This celebration will recognize the life, accomplishments and teaching of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday in his name.

“Glen Cove is one of two communities in New York State that has had a consistent commitment to honoring the words, teachings and legacy of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” Sheryl Goodine, chairperson of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Commission, said in a press release. “We are proud to continue this tradition at a time when Dr. King’s global vision is more relevant than ever and we welcome all area residents and students to join us in embracing the need for solidarity.”

The symbolic march will take place from the First Baptist Church, located at 7 Continental Place, to the Wunsch Arts Center of the Robert M. Finley Middle School, located at 1 Forest Ave.

The day will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the church and at 9:30 a.m. a commemorative program will highlight the theme of this year’s presentation, “Transforming Dr. King’s Dream into ACTION!” Participants in this year’s program include Glen Cove High School Select Chorale, the ESOTA Dancers, the Glen Cove High School Drumline and various local clergy who will offer their reflections on this year’s theme, as well as remarks and readings by Glen Cove Mayor Timothy Tenke, Ms. Goodine, local dignitaries and Glen Cove residents.

The celebration is coordinated by the City of Glen Cove and the Glen Cove School District with program oversight and support from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Commission.

Photo: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968) addresses civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama, in April 1965. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)