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Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This annual celebration is New York’s largest public tribute to Dr. King’s life and vision.
Every January, artists, activists, civic leaders, and community members come together in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House to honor the legacy and share the dream of Dr. King. The largest event of its kind in New York City, this celebration is presented in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President and Medgar Evers College, and has been a BAM tradition since 1990.
In conjunction with the event, BAMcafé Live features a weekend of music programming inspired by Dr. King’s vision of social activism and equality. Past acts have included a salute to Curtis Mayfield, political hip-hop crew Blitz the Ambassador, and new-jazz vocalist Chandra Rule.
We honor the iconic civil rights leader at this digital adaptation of our beloved event.
BAM welcomes all members of the community for this beloved annual celebration.
BAM hosts New York City’s largest public celebration in honor of the iconic civil rights leader.
This celebration of the iconic civil rights leader returns to BAM for the 32nd year.
BAM’s annual tribute to the civil rights leader features keynote speaker Opal Tometi.
The 30th annual celebration of Dr. King, featuring keynote speaker Michael Eric Dyson.
New York City’s largest public celebration of the great civil rights leader.
The annual celebration returns with a keynote address by author and activist Angela Davis.
Come share the dream at New York City’s largest celebration of the civil rights leader.