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January 18, 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of Ridgefield’s MLK Jr. Day celebration, honoring the legacy of the great civil rights leader with an awards ceremony, speakers and performances.
Every year The Spirit of Dr. King Award is given to a Ridgefield resident for their outstanding commitment to community service and selflessness, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year will be special, not only because it is the 25th Anniversary of this event, but because, for the first time, it will all be done virtually.
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-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
For twenty-five years, Ridgefield has come together as a community to celebrate and honor the courageous civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflect on the ways we can make the world a better place. For the first time in history, today s event took place virtually.
Not missing a beat, First Selectman Rudy Marconi opened today s ceremony by speaking from the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse where he announced Mark Robinson as the recipient of The Spirit of Dr. King Award. This award is given annually to a Ridgefield resident for their outstanding commitment to community service and selflessness. Marconi said about Robinson, We all talk the talk, but few of us walk the walk. I m proud to say that Mark Robinson, for twenty-five years, has walked the walk.
CT organizations celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with lectures and performances
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The New Haven Museum will offer storytelling and special dance performances as part of the Yale Peabody Museum’s 25th Annual “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s Legacy of Environmental and Social Justice. New Haven Museum / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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A conversation with Layla F. Saad author of “Me and White Supremacy,” will be held on Jan. 17.Westport Country Playhouse / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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“Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace.” Martin Luther King Jr.
Ridgefield s MLK celebration goes virtual for 25th year
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Mark Robinson of Ridgefield hosts the Martin Luther King Day celebration in the Ridgefield Playhouse. Monday, Jan. 20, 2014Scott Mullin / Scott Mullin
RIDGEFIELD This year, Jan. 18 marks the 25th anniversary of Ridgefield’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, honoring the legacy of the great civil rights leader with an awards ceremony, speakers and performances.
This year, the resident who started this event will be recognized for his unique contribution.
Every year The Spirit of Dr. King Award is given to a Ridgefield resident for their outstanding commitment to community service and selflessness, to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year will be special, not only because of its 25th anniversary, but because for the first time it will take place virtually.