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Atlanta History Center’s Virtual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
January 18, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
On Monday, January 18, 2021, Atlanta History Center will share a variety of virtual offerings to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Though this will differ from the usual on-site program and free admission offered on the day, these educational resources will be able to be enjoyed safely from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among the offerings is a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Virtual Author Talk featuring authors Stephen Kendrick and Paul Kendrick in conversation with leaders of the Atlanta Student Movement, Charles Black and Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. The discussion will be moderated by Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Virginia Prescott. In addition to discussing the book Nine Days: The Race to Save Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Life and Win The 1960 Election, panelists will be discussing personal recollections of the Atlanta Student Movement, time with leader Lonnie King and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the reverberations of the Civil Rights Movement today. This special event will occur live on Zoom Webinar at 4 PM, with a recording available after the event on Atlanta History Center’s YouTube channel.
Registration is free, but required.
Other activities for the day will include videos, a comprehensive blog post, and educational resources for children and adults alike. Particular emphasis will be placed on the youth activists who were part of the Atlanta Student Movement during the 1960s.
