Bridgeland celebrates Martin Luther King Day
Here’s a look at just a few of the ways Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being celebrated in our neighborhoods this week:
2008 Martin Luther King Essay Contest
Fri., Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.
Minneapolis City Hall
350 Fifth St. S.
The Minneapolis City Council will honor nine student finalists in the 2008 Martin Luther King Essay Contest. Three of the students will have an opportunity to read an excerpt from their essays at the ceremony and also have their work submitted to the State Human Rights Commission as part of a statewide competition. Close to 500 Minneapolis students in grades 6–8 participated in this year’s contest.
“From Every Voice” Concert
Sun., Jan. 20, 4 p.m.
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 4th St. S.
The Office for Equity and Diversity and the School of Music at the University of Minnesota are teaming up to present the school’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. concert. The Steeles, an award-winning Minneapolis soul/ gospel group that has performed with the likes of Prince and Mahalia Jackson, are this year’s musical guest. The concert is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations required. For more information, visit www.academic.umn.edu/equity/MLK2008.html or call 612-624-0594.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation
Mon., Jan. 21, 1 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave. S.
The latest installation of the annual convocation is titled “Visions of a Just Society: Dr. King’s Legacy” and features guest speaker Ekwueme Michael Thelwell, professor of African-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts. The convocation is free and open to the public. For more information, call 612-330-1180.
last revised: January 17, 2008