The Merced Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is excited to announce that human rights activist Rev. Phil Lawson will be the keynote speaker for the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Merced on Sunday, Jan. 20, and Monday, Jan. 21.
The Merced Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is excited to announce that human rights activist Rev. Phil Lawson will be the keynote speaker for the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Merced on Sunday, Jan. 20, and Monday, Jan. 21.
The theme this year is “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.”
Opportunities to be inspired by his address and participate in celebration include:
Sunday, Jan 20, 10 a.m. — Worship with Rev. Phil Lawson at United Methodist Church of Merced, 899 Yosemite Parkway, Merced.
Monday, Jan 21, 10 a.m. — Assemble for Unity March at Fairgrounds
Monday, Jan 21, 11 a.m. — Unity March from Fairgrounds to Merced Theatre
Monday, Jan 21, noon — Celebration Program at Merced Theatre
Monday, Jan 21, 2 p.m. — music/festivities/ DJ Rasta at McNamara Park
Monday, Jan 21, 4 p.m. — MLK Worship Service, Antioch Church, 404 6th Street
The Rev. Phil Lawson has been a lifelong activist and advocate for peace, justice, working on the front lines towards social change. His prophetic voice, tireless efforts, and personal commitment have been influential in areas of racial discrimination, fair housing, immigration, just wages, LGBTQ rights, and many more civil rights efforts.
Join in the passion. Share in the celebration. Engage in community.
For more information, email: martinlutherkingjrcommittee2gmail.com; or call: 722-7213