Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Monday, January 17, 2022, is the formal observance of the birthday of Dr. King. The Milwaukee community, along with Milwaukee Public Schools students and teachers, will observe Dr. King’s birthday and learn about his legacy throughout the week. King would be 93 years old this year.
Students and families are encouraged to observe this important holiday by participating in virtual celebrations and services, reading books or watching videos about Dr. King’s life and legacy, listening to one of Dr. King's speeches, or discussing the Civil Rights Movement.
On January 17 at 1:00 P.M., families can virtually watch Milwaukee’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration sponsored by the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. This year marks the 38th annual birthday event in Milwaukee, which is one of only two cities that have celebrated the holiday annually since 1984. Student winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech and Essay Contests will deliver their speeches and read their essays during the celebration. Artwork by winners in the Art Contest will be featured. For more information and a link to the virtual event, visit the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts web page.
More family resources are available at The King Center, The Nobel Prize, and National Geographic Kids.
We hope you join the celebration. Happy birthday, Dr. King!!