Video: Community Celebrates Diversity and Equality At MLK Jr. Day Event
Newark spearheaded the MLK Jr. Day a week early to gear up the community in remembering the legendary Civil Rights Leader.
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A video of the MLK Jr. Celebration held in Newark on Jan. 8.
Richgail Enriquez
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On January 8th, the City of Newark and the Tri-Cities Afro-American Cultural and Historical Society led a tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Junior. The annual tribute is at its 35th year.
Mayor Alan Nagy of Newark and Mayor Mark Green of Union City were among the city leaders in attendance as well as prominent church leaders, school officials, and non-profit organizations.
An array of performers also shared their talents on stage.
Reporter Richgail Enriquez has the highlights of the event in the full video report above.
Ric Ricard
9:54 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Thanks for covering a Sunday event (done over 30 years!) that reflects in practice shared ideals Dr. King eloquently expoused: two congregations- one predominently black, at another, predominently white- joining together in a common spirit of friendship and love (Oh, but if on a Sunday, this could be replicated everywhere!).