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Today we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday.
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, here’s a list of activities
Tuesday, January 15
12:00pm-UNC Walk for Health Marches to recognize Union soldier.
World War II veteran and UNC’s oldest athlete Bobby Gersten will lead the march from the Pit to the steps of South Building. William “Henry Jr.” Thorpe, founder and director of UNC Walk for Health will wear Union solider garb and deliver a message to University officials.
UNC campus Chapel Hill, NC
Friday, January 18
9am-Wreath Laying Ceremony
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens
1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Raleigh
Saturday, January 19
7:30am-3:45pm- 2019 Youth Innovation Summit:The Triangle Uplift Foundation is sponsoring the summit to inspire students in grades 5th through 12th grade in the Triangle.
Cary Academy
Sunday, January 20
3pn-4:30pm- Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration and Celebration, African-American civil rights activist and “Me Too” movement founder Tarana Burke will deliver the keynote address.
Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive in Durham
Monday, January 21
7:15am- 39th MLK, Jr. Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, 7:15 a.m.
Breakfast will be served from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Sheraton Imperial, 4700 Emperor Blvd. in Durham
11:00am-MLK Memorial March, State Capitol Building in Raleigh
12pm-Martin Luther King Noon Observation, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St in Raleigh
5:30pm- MLK Evening Musical Celebration, Meymandi Hall at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
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