40th Annual Indianapolis Public Schools Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Press release from Indianapolis Public Schools:

January 4, 2021

The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Racial Equity Office is hosting the 40th annual tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Friday, Jan. 15, from 10-11 a.m.

This year’s keynote speaker is Reverend Dr. Carlos Perkins, pastor of Bethel Cathedral AME Church. The message to our youth will be presented by Taylor Hall, a political activist who expresses her values through interpretive artistic craft. Her debut song, “I Can’t Breathe,” will be featured on the program. Hall is a 2018 Crispus Attucks High School graduate.

Dr. Patricia Payne, director of the IPS Racial Equity Office, and Annmarie Byers, senior equity coordinator, will serve as co-emcees.

In recognition of the 40th year, performances from past celebrations will be featured. Aleesia Johnson, IPS superintendent, and Evan Hawkins, IPS Board of School Commissioners president, will speak on the importance of the honoring Dr. King’s lasting legacy.

IPS schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the national holiday.

The 40th Annual IPS Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

When: 10–11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15.

Where: A live stream of the program will begin at 10 a.m. The live stream can be accessed on from the IPS homepage at www.myips.org – a virtual link will be provided.

Cost: Free and open to the community – no registration needed.

Enjoy the video of the 2020 MLK Tribute!

Watch the 2019 MLK Tribute!

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