MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year, (January 16, 2012) to pay honor to Dr. Martin Luther King and to the principles for which he lived and died. The holiday also celebrates the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the history of the civil rights movement in the United States.
The other component of the MLK holiday is "The Day of Service" which fosters his legacy by transforming the federal holiday into a national day of community service grounded in his teachings of nonviolence and social justice. The idea is to make the holiday a day ON, where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to improve lives, bridge social barriers, and move our nation closer to the " Community” that Dr. Martin Luther King envisioned.
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On MLK Day, many of the events throughout NJ are
set up for volunteers for a day of service to the community.
2012 MLK Day Events in New Jersey Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Thursday, January 12, 2012, 7:00 pm
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
One Center Street
Newark, NJ
888-466-5722
Be inspired by the life and work of one of the twentieth century's most inspiring leaders at NJPAC's annual musical celebration.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
January 16, 2012, 12:30–4:30 pm
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ
973-596-6550
Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and design a memorial with his message of hope, equality, social justice, peaceful resistance and freedom in mind. Visitors also enjoy hands-on workshops that connect to our contemporary African collection, science workshops, gallery games and tours, Civil Rights Bingo, films of Dr. King's famous speech I Have a Dream and more.
At 1 & 4 pm, there will be a perfomance "The Sword That Heals" "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (1963) by Martin Luther King Jr. will be presented in a dramatic performance by guest artist, Gary Edison. Free with a suggested admission.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
Monday, January, 16, 2012
Branches
123 Monmouth Road
West Long Branch, NJ
Join in the celebration of his life and extraordinary service to others.
Keynote speaker Abraham Lopez, Exec Director of Hispanic Affairs. New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
Admission: $25 adult; $10 youth
Hosted by the Community YMCA and the YMCA of Western Monmouth County
732-462-0464
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast
Monday, January 16, 2012, 8:30 a.m.
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
(856) 256-5400
Email: alumni@rowan.edu
Rowan welcomes legendary entertainer and educator Bill Cosby as the keynote speaker for the 26th annual breakfast. Alumni and guest tickets are $75 each, with proceeds supporting the William H. Myers Scholarship program.
Annual Princeton University Annual MLK literary, Visual Arts and Video Contests
Monday, Jan. 16, 2012
Richardson Auditorium of Alexander Hall
Princeton University
The annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on will feature it's literary, visual arts and video contests that are open to students in New Jersey grades 4 through 12. Students should choose a topic pertaining to the persistent inequities in educational access or achievement and propose solutions. Inadequate early childhood development programs, overcrowded classrooms, lagging access to technology, geographic location, and differences in learning styles are examples of topics that may be addressed. New Jersey resident students in grades 7 through 12 are invited to participate in our efforts to keep Dr. King's legacy alive by entering the 2012 King Day Celebration literary and video contest. The deadline for submission is Friday, November 18, 2011. For information: http://www.princeton.edu/mlk/studentcontests/essay/
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Celebration
Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Anacon Hall
Monmouth University
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ
732-571-3400
This event recognizes the work of the the students, employees, local community members, and organizations that volunteer throughout the year. The Tribute Celebration is open to the entire University and community and includes a reception/dessert, live entertainment, and will include the presentation of 2012 recipients of the Monmouth University Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unsung Hero Awards and the Tribute to Men Awards.
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