Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated nationwide on Monday, January 21. In Lubbock, the celebration starts three days earlier.
The following is a press release from the Martin Luther King Commemorative Council of Lubbock.
The Martin Luther King Commemorative Council of Lubbock and the community will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. starting on January 18-21, 2019
WHO: MLK Commemorative Council, Civic Leaders and special appearance of Congressman Jodie Arrington on Sunday, January 20th
WHAT: Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WHEN: January 18 – 21, 2019
WHERE: Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, Texas
Events:
Friday – January 18, 2019 – Individuals of Distinction Award Banquet– 6:30 P.M. – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, $30.00 per person.
(For more information, contact Yolanda Jeffery – (806) 773-1625)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Carol Sumner, TTU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Saturday – January 19, 2019 –– Youth Night—6:00 P.M. – – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. (For more information, contact Tracey Snell-Jackson – (806) 777-6017)
Sunday – January 20, 2019 – Citywide Service – 5:00 P.M. – – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. (For more information, contact L.V. Andrews— (806) 765-5001)
Guest Speaker: Pastor A. W. Anthony Mays of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church of Austin, Texas
Monday – January 21, 2019 – Gospel Night – 6:00 P.M. – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. (For more information, contact Deborah Deary (806) 786-6317)
