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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

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The Words Ring On - 2020 City of Aurora Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

Aurora’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration celebrates its 34th year in 2020, with the theme "The Words Ring On." Join us for events honoring the life and legacy of MLK Jr. and how his message of hope and unity carry on today.

Schedule of Events

SUNDAY, JAN. 12
Interfaith Service

Hosted by Aurora Community of Faith
4 p.m., Heritage Christian Center, 14401 E. Exposition Ave.

MONDAY, JAN. 13
Prayer Vigil

Hosted aby Aurora Community of Faith
5:30 p.m., Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

MLK Jr. Commemoration Opening Ceremony
Hosted by city of Aurora Community Relations
6:30 p.m., Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

Photo of Dorinda Clark-ColeWEDNESDAY, JAN 15
MLK Jr. Community Celebration – “The Words Ring On”

Featuring a performance by Grammy-winning artist Dorinda Clark-Cole. Admission is free, and no RSVP is required. "The Words Ring On" also will feature:

  • Human Relations Commission MLK Jr. Legacy Award
  • City of Aurora Community Relations Division Community Spirit Award
  • National anthem by saxophonist Harold Rapp III
  • Reading by Aurora Poet Laureate Assetou Xango
  • Announcement of The Words Ring On Art, Poetry & Essay Contest winners
  • Reading of "I Have a Dream" in multiple languages by Global Village Academy students

6 p.m., Heritage Event Center, 14401 E. Exposition Ave.

FRIDAY, JAN. 17
MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast

Hosted by Aurora Community of Faith
8 a.m., The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets required ($15); contact pgreg22@yahoo.com

MONDAY, JAN. 20
Motorcade and Wreath-laying

Hosted by city of Aurora Community Relations
7 a.m., gather at Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
7:30 a.m., motorcade departs led by Aurora Police Department
8 a.m., program and wreath-laying, Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
8:30 a.m., departure to Marade in Denver

MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo of Champions
Sponsored by city of Aurora Community Relations
6 p.m., National Western Center, Denver
Tickets required

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 303.739.7280.

Sponsors of the 34th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration include:

  • Stapleton MCA
  • Global Village Academy
  • Aurora Public Libraries
  • Salud Family Health
  • Rotary Club of Aurora
  • Black Employees for a Better Aurora (BEFABA)


Highlights from 2018 Commemoration (click to expand)

TV Forum - LGBTQ Rights

TV Forum - Community of Faith

TV Forum - Sisterhood

TV Forum - NAACP

Aurora News Weekly Coverage

MLK 2018 program cover

32nd Annual Commemoration Program

 

Highlights from 2017 Commemoration (click to expand)

Opening Ceremony Performance

More Love and Kindness Event

TV Forum - Voters' Rights

TV Forum - Freedom of Speech

TV Forum - Adopting Nonviolence

TV Forum - Immigrants & Refugees

AuroraTV - MLK Commemoration Coverage

AuroraTV - Opening Ceremony Coverage

MLK 2017 program cover

31st Annual Commemoration Program

 

Highlights from 2016 Commemoration (click to expand)

MLK 2016 AuroraTV interview
AuroraTV interview with Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister
Poet Laureate Jovan Mays at MLK Commemoration
Poet Laureate Jovan Mays at 2016 Opening Ceremony
MLK 2016 program cover
30th Annual Commemoration Program
2016 MLK - At the Table
At the Table dramatic production
2016 MLK - Forums
Community Relations Division AuroraTV Forums
2016 MLK - Aurora News Weekly
2016 Commemoration coverage on Aurora News Weekly
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