Talks
Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- 10:30AM
Presented by BAM, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz,
and Medgar Evers College of The City University of New
York
Join New York City’s civic, cultural, and community leaders in
honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy. Presented by BAM, Brooklyn
Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Medgar Evers College, this
year’s celebration includes performances by Fort Greene/Clinton
Hill’s own Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, and husband-and-wife
R&B duo Kindred the Family Soul.
Most notably, this 27th annual tribute features a keynote address
by legendary musician and humanitarian Harry Belafonte. Mr.
Belafonte’s personal commitment to social activism and his close
friendship with Dr. King make him an ideal conduit for the
reverend’s memory and message.
Included in this year’s festivities is a live simulcast of the
57th presidential inauguration commencing the historic second term
of President Barack Obama.
The world-renowned musician, actor, producer, human-rights activist, and close friend of Dr. King delivers the keynote address at this year’s annual tribute to the civil rights leader.
Grammy-nominated husband-and-wife-duo, Kindred The Family Soul, perform at the 27th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King.