January 20 The Annual Peace March and Rally celebrating Martin Luther King Jr Day will take place beginning 11:30 AM at St. James AME Church at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Hildebrand Street and continuing to City-County Plaza in Pack Square Park.
Speakers at the Rally, which coincides with President Obama’s second inauguration ceremony, will present readings from the Emancipation Proclamation, Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and President Obama’s famous 2008 address to the nation on race.
The 2014 Candlelight Service is 6:00 PM at Nazareth First Baptist Church. These are all FREE events.
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Asheville Hosts Martin Luther King Jr Prayer Breakfast
January 18 Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast Prayer Asheville’s 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Grove Park Inn with guest speakers Dawn Porter, founder of Trilogy Films and director of Gideon’s Army, and Travis Williams, featured in the film as one of three public defenders who dedicate their lives and careers to seeking justice for those most in need.
The theme of this year's King Celebration will feature events about how to bring justice to America’s criminal justice system.
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The theme of this year's King Celebration will feature events about how to bring justice to America’s criminal justice system.
Find more Asheville weekend events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
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