Martin Luther King's dream for the country is the same dream that we hold for Kansas City--that we could be unified and work together for a better city, and ultimately a better nation. Troost Avenue is a huge part of this because of its infamous history as the racial dividing line of the city. So, this Martin Luther King day, consider what you can do to increase reconciliation and unification in the heart of our city. Here are a few opportunities coming up during the week of MLK Day (click on links for further details):
Monday, January 18, 9:15am: Day of Service at Metro Lutheran Ministries. The day will include stocking the food pantry, writing letters to homebound seniors, joining with KCAI for the MLK Day Celebration (see below), and volunteering at Blessings Abound Thrift Store. Lunch provided. Meet at MLM (3031 Holmes, KCMO 64109.) Ring the doorbell as the front door must remain locked. Gather in second floor meeting room. Feel free to bring a can(s) of nonperishable food and/or item(s) of gently used clothing.
Monday, January 18, 11am-1:30pm: KCAI Celebrates MLK Day. The celebration commences with a short documentary about the civil rights movement, after which guest speaker Charles Coulter, a former op-ed editor at The Kansas City Star and instructor of African-American history at the Art Institute and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, will deliver one of King's speeches.
Friday, January 22, 6:00pm: Martin Luther King Keynote Address, UMKC. Keynote speaker: Angela Davis.
More events will be posted on the web as the day draws near, but for now mark your calendars to find a way to serve our city or learn more about Dr. King's impact on our nation on your day off!
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