Rome’s MLK Commission invites the public to a host of events to celebrate the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. starting on Friday, January 12th and continuing through Monday, January 15th (which would have been King’s birthday). Here’s the slate of activities, courtesy of the Commission:
FRIDAY January 12, 2024 6:30 PM
BIRTHDAY TALENT SHOWCASE – Rome City Auditorium 601 Broad Street – Featuring Dancing, Singing, Spoken Word, and other talents.
SATURDAY JANUARY 13, 2024 *9:00 AM – 11:00 AM*
FAMILY PRAYER BREAKFAST – Lovejoy Baptist Church Life Center
436 Branham Ave. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Barbara Lashley-Deputy Superintendent Rome City Schools * Featuring the MLK Jr. Community Children’s Choir * Tickets on sale at Kroger * For Table Sales Contact: Lisa Outlaw *706-204-1489.
Sunday January 14, 2024 5:00 PM
ECUMENICAL SERVICE – Christ Temple RPC 1321 MLK Jr. Blvd. St. Rome, GA * Keynote Speaker – Pastor Le’Zaire Reese New Calvary Baptist Church Atlanta, GA Featuring MLK Jr. Celebration Choir Directed by Mr. Taurence Phillips.
MONDAY JANUARY 15, 2024
FREEDOM MARCH – 11:30 AM – Please meet at 11:00 am at First St. and Broad downtown Rome * NOON PROGRAM – at the Rome City Auditorium – Keynote Speaker: Mr. Rodney Bullard-Former College Football Standout, Author, Veteran, Lawyer, CEO of The Same House, Former Ex. Director of the Chick-Fil-A Foundation * Featuring MLK JR. Celebration Choir. Lunch will be provided immediately following the Noon program at the Rome Civic Center on Jackson Hill.
For additional information on these events, contact Alvin Jackson at (706) 346-7202 or Sundai Stevenson at (706) 346-7524.
Alvin Jackson, event co-organizer, says that Dr. King’s message of peace and unity has resonated with people across the US and around the world for more than half a century.
Jackson hopes that this community’s commitment to keeping King’s legacy alive will continue for the benefit of future generations.
