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SUMMARY:MLK Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Levine Museum of the New South for a free family day celebration honoring the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! \nChildren’s Activities | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Levine Museum of the New South\nEnjoy story time and MLK inspired arts and crafts activities! Admission is free. \n____________________________________________\nPresented by Levine Museum of the New South and Harvey B. Gantt Center, join us for two programs that honor and celebrate the work of MLK Jr.:\nCivil Rights & Equity: Arts, Culture, & History | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Gantt Center \nJoin us as we explore equity with a focus on lived experiences and leadership, scholarly analysis, and arts investment. These three perspectives serve as anchors as we reflect on the intention and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, how historical patterns have re-emerged, and the role that the arts play in the ever-evolving movement towards true equity.\nPanelists:\nArthur Griffin ( https://bocc.mecknc.gov/arthur-griffin ) (Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners)\nCharles Thomas ( https://knightfoundation.org/employee/charles-thomas/ ) (Knight Foundation)\nDr. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight ( https://www.winthrop.edu/cas/faculty/dixon-mcknight-jennifer.aspx ) (Winthrop University)\nModerator:\nAngelique Gaines ( https://ui.charlotte.edu/aboutus/contributors/angelique-gaines ) (UNC Charlotte’s Urban Institute)\n \nMLK’s Global Impact: Dance Performance | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Gantt Center\nMovement can be an expression and embodiment of justice and connection! Celebrate Dr. King’s impact around the world, and places that influenced him and the Civil Rights Movement, with traditional Indian and South African dance performances by Maha’s Dances of India and MufukaWorks Dance Company.\n____________________________________________\nEnjoy the recap for MLK Day 2023:\nhttps://youtu.be/99aX_tkW6JY?si=lOns3xPE1jXCxxxY ( https://youtu.be/99aX_tkW6JY?si=lOns3xPE1jXCxxxY )\n\nAbout Levine Museum of the New South\nLevine Museum of the New South is the region’s premier history museum, telling the stories of the diverse people who have shaped and been shaped by this region. Through exhibits, dialogues, digital programs and celebrations that tell everyone’s story, Levine Museum explores the world today through the lens of history to deepen understanding, ignite productive dialogue, and inspire civic engagement. Since its founding in 1990, Levine Museum has earned a national reputation for its innovative and compelling programming and commitment to using history to build community. \n \nSponsored by:\n\n\n
URL:https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/lmns-events/mlk-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:FREE FAMILY DAYS
LOCATION:Charlotte, NC
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