How would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. see the world today? What would he think?

Join us to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a discussion of how he would respond critically to the world today and how that can inform our work moving forward.

Group readings from a number of his speeches by community leaders and members, an exploration of the work it required to bring about the MLK Jr. Day holiday, poetry performances, and kids drawing activities.

Sponsored by Benicia Black Lives Matter, the Benicia Public Library, and Ethnic Nations Art Gallery & Bookstore.

Featuring:
* Mayor Steve Young
* Council Member Kari Birdseye
* County Supervisor Cassandra James
* Vallejo Council Member Dr. Tonia Lediju
* Civil Rights Attorney Brandon Greene
* Reverend Kim Kendrick
* Mary Susan Gast, Benicia's 8th Poet Laureate
* Mario Saucedo of Solano AIDS Coalition
* Kids’ art activity designed by artist Simone Nia Rae
* Poetry by Myla J
* Light refreshments

ZOOM LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89010137046?pwd=eNJ0oblnQQ5zrwAqIsvUciaZbFq8Nq.1