Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this quintessential Brooklyn tradition. Our inspiring annual celebration is back for the 40th year and features powerful remarks by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II; a special solo performance from Grace by Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company; a musical performance by The Fire Ensemble; and more. Link arms with friends, neighbors, artists, and civic leaders for a day of reflection, family-friendly activities, and celebration of all who carry Dr. King’s vision of justice and equality forward.
The tribute continues throughout the day with a free screening of Just Mercy at 1pm at BAM Rose Cinemas, a performance by the Brooklyn Music School’s intergenerational choir on the steps of the Peter Jay Sharp Building, and family-friendly activities presented by BAMkids in The Adam Space. See below to learn more.
Sing with The Fire Ensemble during our celebration of Dr. King!
The Fire Ensemble is an intergenerational choir that centers BIPOC and queer folx. They will host five community rehearsals at BAM prior to the program on January 19. Rehearsals will take place in The Adam Space on the following dates:
Tue, Jan 6, 6—8pm
Wed, Jan 7, 6—8pm
Tue, Jan 13, 6—8pm
Wed, Jan 14, 6—8pm
Sun, Jan 18, 5—8pm
In order to perform on January 19, singers must attend at least three rehearsals, one of which must be the rehearsal on January 18. Everyone is welcome at rehearsal, even if they can’t sing on the day of the tribute. Sign up here!
The tribute continues throughout the day with a free screening of Just Mercy at 1pm at BAM Rose Cinemas, a performance by the Brooklyn Music School’s intergenerational choir on the steps of the Peter Jay Sharp Building, and family-friendly activities presented by BAMkids in The Adam Space. See below to learn more.
Sing with The Fire Ensemble during our celebration of Dr. King!
The Fire Ensemble is an intergenerational choir that centers BIPOC and queer folx. They will host five community rehearsals at BAM prior to the program on January 19. Rehearsals will take place in The Adam Space on the following dates:
Tue, Jan 6, 6—8pm
Wed, Jan 7, 6—8pm
Tue, Jan 13, 6—8pm
Wed, Jan 14, 6—8pm
Sun, Jan 18, 5—8pm
In order to perform on January 19, singers must attend at least three rehearsals, one of which must be the rehearsal on January 18. Everyone is welcome at rehearsal, even if they can’t sing on the day of the tribute. Sign up here!
UPCOMING Performances
VENUE
ACCESSIBILITY
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are free for this event and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8am on January 19 in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House lobby. Please note that providing an RSVP does not guarantee entry.
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
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Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by:
Lead Sponsor of
The 40th Annual Tribute to
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. provided by: 
Leadership support for
BAM Community programs provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation
