Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Swain will host its second annual community celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16, from 9 a.m.-noon.

“A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Day of Remembrance, Celebration and Service” is open to families in the community, and will include age-appropriate educational sessions, discussions, and musical performances.

Congressman Charles W. Dent is scheduled to open the event at 9 a.m. with welcoming remarks, followed by a presentation by Dr. Saladin Ambar, an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Africana Studies at Lehigh University. The day will also include age-appropriate educational sessions to learn more about Dr. King and his works, and musical performances. The Gospel Choir from Muhlenberg College, Rev. Gregory Edwards of Resurrected Life Community Church in Allentown, and a community sing-along are scheduled.

 “We are proud to offer this event in remembrance of Dr. King,” said Todd P. Stansbery, Swain’s Head of School. “This gives local families an opportunity to learn more about him, as well as to celebrate his life.”

To celebrate the spirit of Dr. King, participants are invited to bring donations of baby items for St. Luke's Nurse-Family Partnership or "birthday party kit" items such as cake mix, frosting and candles for the Northampton Area Food Bank. See the suggested list of items.

All of the planned activities are appropriate to students of all ages and their parents; children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to RSVP, contact The Swain School at 610-433-4542, ext. 110 or info@swain.org.