APPLETON, Wis. — For the 34th time, the Fox Cities will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lawrence University’s Memorial Chapel will host the community event. The celebration is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m., and will honor MLK’s legacy.
The evening will include speakers, the announcement of award recipients, and musical performances. New this year is the addition of a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir.
“The keynote speaker is Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, a Black studies scholar and author focused on political theory, political economy, intellectual history, and political and historical sociology. She has given multiple talks regarding the life and legacy of MLK, including at Penn State University, Georgetown, and Western Carolina University,” shared the University in a press release.
The annual event is additionally supported by People of Progression, the Appleton Area School District, United Way Fox Cities, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley, City of Appleton, Boldt, and ThedaCare.