BIDEN AND KAMALA TEAMS' WILL HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING

BIDEN AND KAMALA TEAMS’ WILL HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING

January 17, 2021

by Cara G

Before the inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ team will honor Martin Luther King Day with an event that celebrates the legacy of the civil rights leader. The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced a celebration in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. United We Serve: A Celebration of the National MLK Day of Service will focus on and salute Americans from all walks of life. The day will honor King’s commitment to community service on Jan. 18.

The hour-long commemoration will include a variety of entertainers and speakers as they pay respect to King. Participants include Aloe Blacc; the Rev. Dr. Bernice King; Martin Luther King III; Chesca; Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan.; Rosario Dawson; Andra Day; Yo-Yo Ma; the Rev. Al Sharpton; Sean Patrick Thomas; Diane Warren; Lynn Whitfield; and Bebe Winans.

The programming is set to begin at 8 PM EST. The program can be streamed at bideninaugural.org and on the inaugural committee’s social media platforms. The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. consists of influential decisions that reach far beyond the civil rights movement. Dr. King always chose courage and determination when fighting for civil rights in the face of oppression, racism and violence. He stood for peace and his goal of achieving rights through nonviolent protests.

Dr. King maintained a vision for a more diverse America where all people enjoyed the benefits of equality. Collectively, we are still fighting for equality and will continue to uphold and honor Dr. King to influence change nationwide. “On Monday the 18th, join us for a celebration of the National MLK #DayOfService. After a day of Americans serving their communities, we’ll come together for an evening of music and inspiring speakers,” the inaugural committee tweeted.

We are excited to announce two #Inauguration2021 events that you
can join right here on @BidenInaugural social media!

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Saturday, we kick off the inauguration celebrations with America United: An

Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating America's Changemakers!— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) January 15, 2021