“If I can’t do big things, I can do small things in a big way.”
Reverend Dr. Martin Lather King Jr.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Commission. town of New Orleans announced an upcoming program of events to honor the late civil rights leader.
This yr the vacation falls on Monday, January 20.
To honor Dr. King’s “enduring vision of justice, equality and peaceful social change,” the celebration’s theme, “A Time to Break the Silence: African Roots/American Fruits,” is meant to focus on the interconnectedness of African heritage and its profound impact on America, city officials say.
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Events 2025:
- 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. National Artists Conference Commemorative art exhibition
- Larry Ra’s Opening Party
- Date: Saturday, January 11
- Time: 14:00
- Location: Rosa F. Keller Library Gallery, 4300 South Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70125
- A celebration of featured artist Larry Ra and his extraordinary contributions to the exhibition. His solo exhibition is titled
- National Juried MLK Exhibition Opening Reception
- Date: Saturday, January 18
- Time: 12:00
- Location: Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70113
- A showcase of work by artists from across the country, featuring civil rights leaders Doratha “Dodie” Smith Simmons and Jerome “Big Duck” Smith.
- Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Choral Concert
- Date: Thursday, January 16
- Time: 18:00
- Location: UNO University Center Ballroom, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, Los Angeles 70148
- An evening of moving musical performances honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
- thirty ninth Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service
- Date: Sunday, January 19.
- Time: 12:00
- Location: Holy Faith Temple Baptist Church “The Treme Church”, 1325 Gov. Nicholls Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
- This impactful event will feature dynamic speeches by local dignitaries, civil rights leaders and community activists, in addition to musical performances, spoken word pieces and a brief documentary film on local contributions to civil rights.
