Going forward they ll encourage masks but, not require them.
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Sign encouraging masks at Bonnell s Restaurant in Fort Worth We don t plan to ask anybody if you ve been vaccinated,” Bonnell said. “We re going to trust if you are feeling comfortable and you feel safe and you aren t wearing one we are going to be okay with that here at the restaurant.
It will be a similar scene at the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum in Fort Worth. If you came in you had to have your mask on,” National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum co-founder Jim Austin said about pandemic protocols. “You had to wear your mask and so that was very important during pandemic time.
Updated on January 18, 2021 at 9:42 am
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be honored on Monday, January 18 this year. The day is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around King s birthday, January 15.
As with almost every event over the past year, the events surrounding MLK Day will look much different this year due to COVID-19.
NBC DFW has worked to gather a list of events across North Texas to honor the Civil Rights leader. You can see them below.
Join NBC 5 and the City of Arlington and help us celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with virtual events that empower our community. The City of Arlington will hold a four-day event, “Advancing the Dream Celebration,” January 15 – 18. Arlington’s Advancing the Dream Celebration is an event for all ages. Attendees can participate in banquets, college preparatory… Dallas Jan 20, 2020
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The Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN is the site of MLK Jr.’s assassination and is now home to the National Civil Rights Museum.
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The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum (NMWHM) will honor Civil Rights Activists as part of a five-day observation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Events include a virtual panel discussion, awards ceremony, day of service, and concert.
The celebration starts on Thu, Jan 14, with a panel discussion on The Importance of Creating an African American Museum in Fort Worth moderated by Fort Worth Asst. City Manager Fernando Costa at noon via Zoom. Login details will be provided upon event registration.
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Updated on December 22, 2020 at 11:44 pm
Join NBC 5 and the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum to honor the Pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement with events that encourage peace, unity and hope. The museum will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday and also recognize those who assisted in leading the country as change agents for Social Justice.
The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame will host virtual programs January 14 – January 18 to honor the life of the iconic civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The virtual events will also commemorate the pioneers and groups who have worked towards the advancement of civil rights, cultural diversity and inclusion.