Episode 25: MLK

11/01/2022 18 min Temporada 2 Episodio 25

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For many, MLK is an excellent day off in the dreary month of January, but it’s so much more than that. In honor of MLK Day, this mini episode will dive into the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as give some ideas for celebrating his legacy. 
Recommendations: 
Volunteer Virtual Weekend: https://www.volunteerfairfax.org/events/mlk-jr-weekend-of-service-2022/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsCjF8UnV3jsekzrjFDIBbuztnpBlvRDyLAm_uSnKK221ywEKLivUtsaAtHfEALw_wcB 
List of events in Knoxville: https://www.wate.com/community/list-martin-luther-king-jr-day-events-in-knoxville/ 
Ways to celebrate: https://camp.com/articles/ways-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-at-home 
March to Washington: https://mlkholidaydc.org/events/2021-mlk-holiday-dc-40th-annual-parade/ 
Watch the I Have a Dream Speech 
Discover things about MLK that you didn’t know 
Create a craft that inspires Important Conversations 
Take a virtual tour of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis 
Read I Have a Dream Book illustrated by Kadir Nelson 
Dos and Don’ts of celebrating MLK Day https://www.learningforjustice.org/professional-development/dos-and-donts-of-celebrating-mlk-day 
Ways to Meaningfully celebrate MLK Day: https://hellogiggles.com/news/politics/9-ways-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-meaningfully/