Friday, January 8
2016 King Holiday Observance Kick-Off and Reception
The King Center Freedom Hall Atrium 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
FREE and Open to the Public
The Kick-off Reception is an invitation to the general public to join us in honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be a gathering of dignitaries, local consulates, elected officials, college & university presidents, corporate and business leaders, local activists, pastors, emerging youth leaders, the entertainment community and the community-at-large to participate in a celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. King.
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Saturday, January 9
Beloved Community Talks
Part I “The Race Factor”
Part II “Rights vs Responsibilities”
Location: The King Center, The Yolanda D. King Theatre for the Performing Arts Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $20.00
This two-part forum will utilize Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and methodology, Nonviolence365™, as a springboard for discussion of the topics, ‘The Race Factor’ and ‘Rights vs. Responsibilities.’ The Race Factor will engage participants in dialogue about the role that race plays in negative social constructs and how we can prevent racial biases from deterring progress. Rights vs. Responsibilities will explore the value of honoring our responsibilities to others and to the global community in tandem with respecting individual and collective rights.
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Sunday, January 10
Discussion and Book Signing
The King Center, The Yolanda D. King Theatre for the Performing Arts Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FREE and Open to the Public
Special Guest: Kit Cummings - Mr. Kit Cummings will participate in a moderated discussion about his book. He will also share in a book-signing with King Family members. Confirmed family members include Dr. Bernice A. King, Dr. Christine King Farris, Dr. Alveda King , Mrs.Naomi King, and Dr. Angela Farris Watkins. Moderated by Dr. Hilda R. Tompkins.
Wednesday, January 13 thru Friday, January 15
Students with King
The King Center, The Yolanda D. King Theatre for the Performing Arts Times: 10:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. (Session I)
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 PM (Session II)
Year-round, The King Center’s C.E.O., Dr. Bernice A. King extends an invitation to public, private, and charter schools to visit The King Center and engage in dialog with her,
and extended King family members and people who knew and worked with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Panelists will share intimate and personal stories about the lives of Dr. and Mrs. King and their journey to Nonviolence365™.
Thursday, January 14
Building the Beloved Community with Environmental Justice
The King Center, The Yolanda D. King Theatre for the Performing Arts Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
This forum will engage participants and panelists in a discussion about the importance of Environmental Justice in building the Beloved Community.
Friday, January 15
State of Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council Program Georgia State Capitol
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Xernona Clayton Free and Open to the Public
Georgia’s Governor will host a tribute to Dr. King, with participation from King Center officials. It will take place at the State Capitol, North Wing, Atlanta.
Gospel Concert
Ebenezer Baptist Church (Heritage Sanctuary) Time: 7:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the public
Friday , January 15 Saturday, January 16
Roger Guenveur Smith: Rodney King Ferst Center for the Arts
Time: 8:00 pm
For tickets or more information: arts.gatech.edu/ferstcenter or 404-894-9600
History, poetry, and tragedy collide when Roger Guenveur Smith tackles the thorny odyssey of Rodney King from the harsh glare of the national spotlight as the victim of police brutality to his lonely death at the bottom of a swimming pool. In this riveting performance, Smith captures the
story of a flawed, good-hearted everyman, and reveals America’s endlessly complicated relationship with its racial past and present. Smith’s credits include the films Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Summer of Sam, American Gangster, and the HBO series K Street and Oz.
Saturday, January 16
Millennials with King Service Project John Hope Hill Elementary School Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
In collaboration with Points of Light, The King Center invites young adults and others to participate in this service initiative that will connect Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy with an opportunity to provide 3 hours of service to a metro-Atlanta community.
The Annual “Salute to Greatness” Awards Gala
Hyatt Regency Hotel – 265 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Reception: 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Program: 7:00 p.m.
Ticketed Event
Monday, January 18
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service
Ebenezer Baptist Church – Horizon Sanctuary Time: 10:00 a.m.
Free and Open to the Public (Limited Seating)
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service is the spiritual hallmark of the King Holiday Observance. The service is an ecumenical endeavor which is held on the Federal Holiday at Ebenezer Baptist Church located near The King Center.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. William Barber, II
Special Guest: Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Havana Cuba.
King Week Holiday March & Rally Time: 2:00 PM
FREE Open to the Public
The March is held on Auburn Avenue from Peachtree Street to Jackson Street. The Rally is held on Auburn Avenue. The areas of concern are education, technology, medical, investment, transportation, housing environmental justice, job creation, conflict resolution, interfaith, cultural exchange, peace, justice, and voter registration.
For more information contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) 526-8911 or programs@thekingcenter.org