Tag: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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YMCA to celebrate Dr. King at 34th commemorative breakfast on Jan. 13
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has announced a return to a live event to commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After a virtual format for two years due to COVID-19, the Y welcomes the community to attend the 34th annual memorial breakfast on Jan. 13 from…
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Community reminded to push the limits, get into ‘good trouble’ to continue King’s legacy
METUCHEN – In celebration of the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Congressman John Lewis (D-Georgia), the community is reminded to recommit to walking through “unchartered waters” like King did so many years ago even if it means getting into Lewis’s simple philosophy of “good trouble.” That is what King and Lewis did…
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Snow person celebrates Black History Month
The North Brunswick Flashlight Brigade continued their “shout outs” after this week’s snowstorm by posting inspirational and powerful quotes from Black leaders during Black History Month, courtesy of a snow person built at the corner of Patton and Newton streets. The quote on Feb. 4 was, ”The time is always right to do what…
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Essay winners, guests, honorees celebrate annual Dr. King commemoration
It was an unconventional commemoration to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but the theme of love, perseverance and service shined throughout the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County’s first virtual event honoring the late civil rights leader. For 32 years, the Y has brought together community leaders, students and residents…
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North Brunswick continues to honor Dr. King’s legacy
North Brunswick Township’s remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continued over the past week, with the daily COVID-19 briefings including special guests who reflected on service while remembering the life of Dr. King. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Award recipients are Jennifer Quiwa-Sowinski, a counselor with the North Brunswick Township High…
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King re-enactor will deliver ‘I Have a Dream’ speech on Jan. 24
The South Brunswick Public Library is offering residents a chance to view the virtual event, The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 2 p.m. Jan. 24. King re-enactor J.J, who has portrayed the civil rights leader around the country and at the National Theatre of Arts and Education, will be joining…
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Virtual MLK Day benefits four local nonprofits
The fourth annual Hopewell Gives Back: MLK Day of Service involved the efforts of community volunteers, nonprofits and event organizers. More than 100 volunteers registered online to give back to the community at the fourth annual MLK Day of Service hosted by the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Three Hopewell Valley Central High School graduates, Sarah Cleveland,…
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The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through pictures and words
NORTH BRUNSWICK – In place of its annual ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services posted a tribute video on its website that includes a collage of photos and quotes. The pictures highlight King at various points in his life,…
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Metuchen joins ‘Windows of Understanding’ art project, promoting awareness of social justice issues
The Metuchen Arts Council is joining the New Brunswick Community Arts Council, the Mason Gross School of the Arts and the Highland Park Arts Council in the fourth annual Windows of Understanding public art project. The Windows of Understanding Project is an initiative that unites local artists, organizations and businesses to promote compassion and awareness around…