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January 17
Great Hall – Tangeman University Center
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The celebration begins with a reception, followed by an hour-long program featuring several performances and a keynote address from City of Cincinnati Councilwoman and change agent Tamaya Dennard.
January 19
Main Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
2 p.m.
Students from Bond Hill Academy and Winton Hills Academy will be honored by the National Youth Foundation. They are presenting their original picture book biographies to Civil Rights icon Judge Nathaniel Jones and NBA Hall of Fame legend Oscar Robertson.
January 19 – 20
Cincinnati Children’s Theatre
10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Martin’s Dream explores the real person behind the pictures: a man whose faith, family and education made him one of the most revered people in our nation’s history. Watch the story of his life unfold — from his childhood in the Deep South all the way to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Tickets are just $13 and can be purchased online, by calling 1-800-745-3000.
January 21
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
8 a.m.
400 Years of Enslavement: It Stops With Us. The breakfast features exciting performing arts
presentations as well as the recipients of the 2019 MLK, Jr. Dream Awards. Awardees are youth and community leaders who embody the spirit of Dr. King and endeavor to keep his legacy alive. Tickets for the King Legacy Awards Breakfast $40 for adults and $20 for youth. Purchase by calling 513-333-7706.
January 21
Cincinnati Museum Center
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by engaging in interactive programming, live performances and diverse vendors throughout the day. Ticket prices run from $5 – $14.50 and can be purchased online. All events are free to Cincinnati Museum Center members.
January 21
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
10:30 a.m.
Hundreds of people will gather outside the Freedom Center’s Harriet Tubman Theater. The march will reach Fountain Square for 11 a.m. for an Interfaith Prayer Service. By 12 p.m. everyone will head to Music Hall for the MLK Commemorative Celebration. The keynote speaker will be Reverend Derek Terry.
January 21
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Help save a life. The purpose of this drive it to facilitate blood donation to local Hoxworth facilities on the MLK National Day of Service honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Additionally, it is to raise awareness of those in need of blood donations throughout the year. All walk-ins accepted, but you can set up an appointment online or by calling 451-0910.
January 21
Church of the Resurrection
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
This Award Ceremony honors women and men who, by their lives and life’s work, carry on the dream the of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. at 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection 1619 California Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45237. This a FREE and open to the public.
Help keep the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. alive as we start the year. His vision and contributions have affected all of us in some way. If there are any Cincinnati Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events that we have missed, please submit them to The Voice of Black Cincinnati Calendar.
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