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Martin Luther King Library celebrates MLK Day

January 18, 2017 by Andrea Waxman 3 Comments

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  • Porcha Nunn and her daughter Rel'Kiya Jenkins, 7, add color to a drawing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Teens and others paint pictures that will be assembled into a collage for the library's young adult area. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • (From left) T'Kea McClendon, Earl Wyatt and Krystal Waduski paint drawings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the collage project. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • (From left) Hira Bentibrahim, Keasha Buckingham and Amatullah Bentibrahim work on the King Day collage project led by artist Jasimine Barmore. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • (From left, seated) Doris Jones and Rory Tevlin make pictures into buttons for MLK Day participants. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Margaret Holloway brought daughters Ava (left) and Addison to show them why they have the day off from school. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Amber Wichowsky (left holding Hannah Raymond), friend Seth Raymond (holding Miriam Raymond) and Amelia Harshner (right) listen as Raymond reads a story. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Pianist Terry Harris Jr. entertains attendees at the library. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Mayor Tom Barrett greets MLK Day attendees. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Donna Moore wears the heart-shaped glasses she made at the celebration. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Peyton Williams, 6, came from Appleton with her mom to celebrate MLK Day at King Library. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • TeAngelo Cargile Jr. (at the mic) and his fraternity brothers from Alpha Phi Alpha lead a Martin Luther King trivia contest. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Kids answer trivia questions and are rewarded with candy. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • People of all ages and races celebrate Martin Luther King Day at the library. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)

This year’s Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Martin Luther King branch of Milwaukee Public Library featured art and craft activities, health screenings, an interactive historical timeline, music and dance performances, a trivia contest, personal stories by Ex Fabula Fellows, refreshments and a visit from the mayor.

Nearly 1,000 people of diverse backgrounds and ages came to the library to honor the memory and the legacy of the civil rights icon, who was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.

The King Library, 310 W. Locust St., which has hosted events on Martin Luther King Day since 2008, features an African-American collection including current and historical works of fiction and non-fiction reflecting African-American life and culture. It also houses a Milwaukee Leaders collection, which honors people chosen by members of the community as exemplifying strong role models for their own and for future generations, according to its website.

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  1. TeAngelo Cargile Jr. says

    January 19, 2017 at 9:52 am

    I love this!

    Thank you for covering this excellent event in respect of our brother MLK.

    *TeAngelo Cargile Jr. (correct spelling)

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    • Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service says

      January 19, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      Thank you TeAngelo. Sorry about the mistake — it has been corrected.

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      • TeAngelo Cargile Jr. says

        January 19, 2017 at 1:38 pm

        thank you!

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