Join us for live performances, community discussions, films, and crafts that reflect on, and honor, the civil rights leader. The Celebration includes the musical concert, “Man of Peace: The 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.” featuring choral presentations and spoken texts from Martin Luther King, Jr. set to chamber music written by music composer Benny Russell and performed by Peabody's Tuned In Orchestra.

Additional activities include:

MLK STEP Salute by the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Step Team

“Combatting Violence in Our City” Community Discussion Part II moderated by Dr. Harold Carter of New Shiloh Baptist Church

Freedom Square Quilting Party crafting quilt blocks honoring King and other Freedom fighters. In conjunction with Freedom’s Cross Stitch: Emancipation Quilts Exhibit.