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Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd of about 200,000 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, civil rights march in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marines photo/The Washington Post)
The Gazette
Here are some of the free events in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Cedar Rapids
• Monday: 7 p.m. on Facebook Live, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church annual celebration with music and speakers; Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris “Who is My Neighbor” Award will be given to an adult and a high school senior, recognized for diligently working for justice in Linn County. Details: facebook.com/stpaulsunitedmethodistchurchcedarrapids ....

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After tumultuous year, Iowa City, UI come together to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy

Focusing on community was a hallmark of the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In honor of that legacy, several organizations in Iowa City have put community at the heart of planning a weekslong celebration. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Celebration is an opportunity to highlight why Dr. King s legacy is as important today as it was when he was alive. ....

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