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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr Day

On Monday, we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. MLK Jr. attended Morehouse College for his undergrad and completed his graduate studies right here in Boston at Boston University in 1954. He then Read More…

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Eliot School Students Share Award Winning MLK Essays

Two students from the Eliot School in the North End presented their award winning essays at the 37th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration last Thursday at the Strand Theater in Dorchester. Sapna from Grade 2 read her essay, inspired by Dr. King, about being kind and respectful to create an inclusive community. Adam from Grade Read More…

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Monday, we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. MLK Jr. attended Morehouse College for his undergrad and completed his graduate studies right here in Boston at Boston University in 1954. He then served at the Read More…

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Monday: Free Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Faneuil Hall

The City of Boston and the Museum of African American History will join with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program to honor and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Faneuil Hall on Monday, January 19, 2015, starting at 1 p.m. “The City of Boston has the great privilege of working with the Read More…

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at Faneuil Hall Ceremony [Photo Gallery]

The City of Boston and the Museum of African American History joined with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program to honor and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Faneuil Hall on Monday, January 21, 2013. This year also recognizes the 50th anniversary of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the Read More…

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A Day of Service and Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Faneuil Hall

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Target® in partnership with the Museum of African American History (MAAH) and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) present Boston’s 11th annual “A Day of Service and Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” on Monday, January 21 at 1 p.m. in Faneuil Hall. The event is Read More…

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Free Concert in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Faneuil Hall on January 16th

The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, the Museum of African American History and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) will present a free tribute concert in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 1:00pm at Faneuil Hall.  The program will feature a moving selection of Read More…

Arts & Culture

Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, the Museum of African American History and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) will present a free tribute concert in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17, 2011, at 1:00pm at Faneuil Hall.  The program will feature a moving selection of classical music, spirituals and freedom songs performed by the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program, conducted by Marta Zurad.  

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Honoring MLK at Faneuil Hall

The Museum of African American History, The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, and The City of Boston present A Day of Celebration Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, January 18, 2010 1:00 pm Historic Faneuil Hall, Boston Honored Guest Speaker Sonia Sanchez And Readings From the Speeches and Writings of Dr. King by Sam Cornish, Read More…