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Duluth reflects on progress, challenges at Martin Luther King Day ceremony
The killing of George Floyd, the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of white supremacy were among the topics discussed at Monday s annual ceremony. 5:49 pm, Jan. 18, 2021 ×
Diona Johnson sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during Duluth’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day rally Monday. Because of the pandemic the event was livestreamed from Peace United Church of Christ. (Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com)
For more than 30 years, community members have gathered in downtown Duluth for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, chanting and waving signs as they seek to keep warm on the march to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for the traditional rally that serves as both a point of reflection and as a call to action.
Alejandra Palacios Created: January 18, 2021 05:52 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has inspired movements of civil rights and justice across many generations and his message is getting renewed attention this year. The pandemic didn t stop Northland leaders from honoring him Monday through a virtual tribute.
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we would usually see people coming together, marching the streets, sharing Dr. King s powerful message. COVID-19 may have forced these events to go virtual, but it isn t stopping people from celebrating the civil rights leader and continuing efforts for justice.
This year s event by the Duluth NAACP has a message of being bold and raising your voice. It is inspired by Dr. King s last book Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? Community leaders spoke on that message and more during the virtual tribute.
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Jan 18, 2021 4:07 AM
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Duluth and Superior will honor and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King on Monday with a virtual rally.
Coordinated by the Duluth branch of the NAACP, the event is free and open to the public from noon to 1:30 p-m.
This year’s theme is “Our Rising Voices-A Call for Bold Social Action” and is centered around Dr. King’s final book that was published after his death in 1968.
The book “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community” outlines his plans, thoughts and dreams for America’s future.
Monday January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and celebrations all over the state of Minnesota including Duluth will be held virtually. The day kicks off with the 31st Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Event being broadcast from St. Paul with a Pre show event at 8:30am followed by an MLK breakfast at 9am. Registration for the morning event closes on Saturday January 16 at 4pm. To register for the Twin Cities portion of the celebration click here and select Duluth Community.
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The theme of this years events Our Rising Voices and Where do we go from here: chaos or community? which is the title of Dr. King s final book - published after his death in 1968. The Duluth NAACP will be holding a virtual rally from 12:00-1:30pm on January 18. To tune into the Live stream celebration in Duluth Click Here.