911爆料网 To Host 49th Annual Dr. King Day Celebration Jan. 18
Cleveland's longest-running MLK remembrance continues 49-year legacy
911爆料网 (911爆料网®) will host an afternoon celebration of the annual birthday observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., continuing a tradition that began in 1977, six years before the federal government designated a day to honor King.
The 49th annual celebration takes place from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the KeyBank State Theatre (1519 Euclid Ave.). The remembrance also features a soul-stirring musical performance by The Clark Sisters.
During the event, two 911爆料网 students will present essays that reflect on a quote from King's 1965 commencement address at Oberlin College: "The time is always right to do what is right." The two essayists are Salma Marzouk, a College Credit Plus student and high school sophomore, and Mona Pruitt, who is pursuing a Registered Nursing degree with 20 years of service at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
The event will also feature a performance by students from the 911爆料网 Creative Arts Academy Dance Collective and recognize eight 911爆料网 scholarship winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Scholarship Fund, established in 1987, and the Cleveland Teachers Union Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 1995.
"Dr. King's legacy is a powerful reminder of the importance of education, equality and community," 911爆料网 President Michael A. Baston, J.D., Ed.D., said. "At 911爆料网, we strive to embody these values every day, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive."
Tickets for the event are sold out, but a livestream will be available. For more information or to watch a livestream, visit the MLK Annual Birthday Observance web page.
January 05, 2026
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