MLK Community Tribute to Feature Choral Music, Art, and MLK Speeches Monday, Jan. 16, 4 - 6 p.m.

The Danvers Committee for Diversity and the Danvers Public Schools invite you to the annual "Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.: Drum Major for Justice" on Monday, January 16, 2017, at Danvers High School from 4-6 p.m.

Thanks to event sponsors NorthEast Community Bank and CVS Health , there is no charge to attend. Additional support is provided by the Danvers Educational Enrichment Partnership (D.E.E.P.) and Danvers Rotary.

Musical performances will feature The Follow Hymn Interfaith Chorus (Doreen Murray, Director), the Danvers High School Chamber Singers, and the Unitarian Universalist Church Singing group, individually and in concert.

Students United for Acceptance will read excerpts of Dr. King’s writings.

Artwork inspired by Dr. King and created by Danvers students in grades 3-12 will be on display, thanks to Danvers Public Schools art teachers and their students.

In keeping with Dr. King's commitment to social justice and service to others, attendees are asked to bring an item for the People to People Food Pantry.

Those who wish to be listed in the Program Tribute Book can purchase an ad (listings start at $35.00) by emailing danversdiversity@gmail.com. Proceeds will support the Friends of the Danvers Committee for Diversity Scholarships, which are given to Danvers students whose actions have made their school an accepting environment for all students, regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, income, or disability, and to support programs throughout the year, including the Gay Pride Flag raising, the Community Menorah, and the website, www,danversdiversity.org. The Committee for Diversity receives no town funds but receives part-time support staff from the Town's Planning and Human Services Department.

The Danvers Committee for Diversity (www.danversdiversity.org) is a task force against discrimination and bigotry in all forms that was established by the Selectmen in 1997 in the wake of an act of anti-Semitism in town. Members are appointed by Selectmen. Through dialogue with the Danvers Public Schools and the Danvers Police Department and partnerships with (DEEP), the Peabody Institute Library, Students United for Acceptance (SUFA), Chabad North Shore, the North Shore Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth and others, the committee works to create awareness and understanding and to strengthen Danvers by challenging homophobia, racism and anti-Semitism.

To get involved or for more information, email danversdiversity@gmail.com or call Susan Fletcher, Town of Danvers, 978-777-0001 x. 3027.