Announcement Date: Monday, January 18, 2021
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Tribute and Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18. The program will air on County Cable Montgomery at Comcast/RCN Channel 6 and HD Channel 996 or Verizon Channel 30 and County Cable Facebook.
This year’s event will include remarks and greetings from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Tom Hucker and introductory program remarks by Director of Human Rights James Stowe. Montgomery County Council members will recite brief excerpts from Dr. King’s speeches written in HIS own words as four students share personal letters addressed to “Dear Martin” in THEIR own words. New this year, is an interactive segment that will allow the viewing audience to create MLK-inspired art in real time, while enjoying uplifting thought-provoking performances by Chelsey Green, Dem Raider Boyz, Akhmedova Ballet Academy and many more!
As a finale, world-renowned jazz musician and Montgomery County’s own, Marcus Johnson will end with a special performance created especially for the 2021 celebration.
This is a free family-friendly event, and all are encouraged to “share the show” on their social media pages. Please RSVP to receive a day of reminder email with the direct link to the event and instructions on how to participate in the live interactive part of the show. Although not necessary, we encourage you to RSVP for the total number of intended viewers in your household. For more information and registration, visit the Event Page to RSVP.
Press Release
County website:
Montgomery County’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute: “His and Their Own Words: Reflecting Our Past While Forecasting the Future” will take place at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18. More information is available at
https://mlkmocotribute2021.eventbrite.com.Facebook:
Montgomery County’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute will take place on Monday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. “His and Their Own Words: Reflecting Our Past While Forecasting the Future” will begin at 5 p.m. This event will include inspiring performances and participation from local elected officials and a finale performance by world-renowned jazz musician Marcus Johnson. More information is available at
https://mlkmocotribute2021.eventbrite.com.One week from today Montgomery County’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute will take place. “His and Their Own Words: Reflecting Our Past While Forecasting the Future” will begin at 5 p.m. You don’t want to miss this special program that will include inspiring performances and participation and readings from local elected officials. dance, as a finale, world-renowned jazz musician and Montgomery County’s own, Marcus Johnson will end with a performance dedicated especially for the 2021 celebration. More information is available at
https://mlkmocotribute2021.eventbrite.com.
Twitter
The County will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr legacy with a tribute performance on Monday, 1/18 at 5 p.m. The event includes Inspiring performances from students and local elected officials & a finale performance by renowned jazz musician Marcus Johnson. More info:
https://mlkmocotribute2021.eventbrite.com.One week from today at 5 p.m. the County’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute will take place. Inspiring performances from students and local elected officials and a finale performance by world-renowned jazz musician Marcus Johnson. More info at
https://mlkmocotribute2021.eventbrite.com.
Next Door
Montgomery County’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute will take place on Monday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. “His and Their Own Words: Reflecting Our Past While Forecasting the Future” will begin at 5 p.m. This event will include inspiring performances and participation from local elected officials and a finale performance by world-renowned jazz musician Marcus Johnson. More information is available at
https://mlkmocotribute2021.eventbrite.com.LIVE ANNOUNCER RADIO SCRIPTS
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Celebrate Dr. King’s life through dramatic readings, musical and dance performances! Live Stream on the 18th! Visit MLK MOCO TRIBUTE 2021 DOT EVENTBRITE DOT COM for more information.
