50-Year Legacy: an MLK Memorial Event – Ohio Statehouse Atrium, April 4
To memorialize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his tragic death, the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission invites the public to attend “50-Year Legacy: an MLK Memorial Event” at noon, Wednesday, April 4 in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium, downtown Columbus.
Speakers will include the Rev. Joel L. King, Jr., a first cousin to Dr. King who is a Gahanna resident, and David Jehnsen, who lead a Chicago delegation to the 1963 March on Washington. Jehnsen, a Galena resident, is chair and founding trustee of the Institute for Human Rights and Responsibilities.
The Columbus State Community College Gospel Vocal Ensemble will perform at this free event. For more information visit das.ohio.gov/mlk.
Published in OhioMBE – March 15, 2018 – pdf
