Sharpton will appear virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional speakers include: Racine Mayor Cory Mason, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Gateway Technical College President Dr. Bryan Albrecht, Racine Police Chief Art Howell, basketball star and philanthropist Caron Butler and local faith leaders.
The event will include a wreath laying ceremony at the statue of King.
Lisa Parham, of the Racine Mirror, organizes the yearly event on the birthday of King.
She pointed out Sharpton was bringing a message of hope and inspiration to Racine, rather than addressing the community because there had been a murder or some other event that sometimes captures the attention of the nation.
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