For many, MLK is an excellent day off in the dreary month of January, but it’s so much more than that. In honor of MLK Day, this mini episode will dive into the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as give some ideas for celebrating his legacy.
Recommendations:
Volunteer Virtual Weekend: https://www.volunteerfairfax.org/events/mlk-jr-weekend-of-service-2022/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsCjF8UnV3jsekzrjFDIBbuztnpBlvRDyLAm_uSnKK221ywEKLivUtsaAtHfEALw_wcB
List of events in Knoxville: https://www.wate.com/community/list-martin-luther-king-jr-day-events-in-knoxville/
Ways to celebrate: https://camp.com/articles/ways-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-at-home
March to Washington: https://mlkholidaydc.org/events/2021-mlk-holiday-dc-40th-annual-parade/
Watch the I Have a Dream Speech
Discover things about MLK that you didn’t know
Create a craft that inspires Important Conversations
Take a virtual tour of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis
Read I Have a Dream Book illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Dos and Don’ts of celebrating MLK Day https://www.learningforjustice.org/professional-development/dos-and-donts-of-celebrating-mlk-day
Ways to Meaningfully celebrate MLK Day: https://hellogiggles.com/news/politics/9-ways-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-meaningfully/
