A Call To Serve
Honoring The Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Compiled by Maria Lopez Bernstein & D.A. Phillips
“Life’s Most Persistent and Urgent Question Is: What Are You Doing For Others?” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A man of God, a man of peace, a man of service, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became one of the iconic leaders of the civil rights movement in the mid-1950s. He was the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLS); Nobel Peace Prize recipient for fighting against racial inequality, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal among many honors and accolades. His tireless efforts to push for civil rights for all came to an end when he was assassinated in 1968. A national holiday named for King is celebrated on the third Monday of each January. It has become recognized as “A Day of Service” – as one of King’s quotes attests, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”
Instead of a day off on January 20, 2020, individuals are encouraged to make it a day on. Men, women and children are encouraged to donate their time and services in helping those in need.
Many different events are taking place to honor Dr. King in Prince George’s County and around the DMV. Below are listed a few:
—Annual Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 11, 2:00 pm at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dance Theater
—Prince George’s County Top Ladies of Distinction 8th Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast, Jan. 18, 8:30 am at Camelot by Martin’s
—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Peace Walk and Parade – Jan. 20, 10:00 am at Anacostia Park
—Thursday Network’s 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Day of Service” – Jan. 20, 11:00 am at Takoma Park Middle School
— Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) MLK Day (ages 14-18) – Jan. 20, 9:00am at Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi, MD
—Youth Employment Seminar (ages 14-18)- Jan. 20, 9:00am, Community of Hope A.M.E. Church, in Temple Hills
—Baby Items Donation Drive – Jan. 20, 9:00am, the Prince George's Child Resource Center in Largo, MD
For more information on these and other listings on MLK Day of Service events, visit http://www.pgsuite.com/calendar
