City of Richmond to host event in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The City of Richmond will host an event in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, featuring Mayor Danny Avula. According to a city spokesperson, the event, "In Pursuit of the Dream: Inspiring Patriotic, Purposeful, and Service-Driven Lives," will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Black Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. Attendees can expect to hear spoken word performances, musical selections and special remarks by Avula. Light refreshments will be provided between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. before the event begins. After the event, at 10 a.m., attendees can enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum. The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia is located at 122 West Leigh Street in the city's Jackson Ward area. In addition, Richmond area residents looking to volunteer on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day can view opportunities on Community Foundation's website.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The City of Richmond will host an event in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, featuring Mayor Danny Avula.
According to a city spokesperson, the event, "In Pursuit of the Dream: Inspiring Patriotic, Purposeful, and Service-Driven Lives," will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Black Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.
Attendees can expect to hear spoken word performances, musical selections and special remarks by Avula.
Light refreshments will be provided between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. before the event begins. After the event, at 10 a.m., attendees can enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum.
The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia is located at 122 West Leigh Street in the city's Jackson Ward area.
In addition, Richmond area residents looking to volunteer on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day can view opportunities on Community Foundation's website.
