Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Memorial to be Held for Martin Luther King
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his work for Civil Rights and justice is to be honored in New Britain’s annual memorial ceremonies.
Hayes to Attend New Britain Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes will attend the Martin Luther King City-Wide Celebration hosted by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club and the Black Ministers Alliance.
2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations Announced
New Britain will celebrate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and continuing work of the civil rights movement on MLK Day in 2019.
Honoring Martin Luther King’s Work for a Better Future
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored in New Britain in a memorial commemoration to the great leader who was assassinated as he fought for civil rights, equality, economic equity and peace fifty years ago. The commemoration was held by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, led by President Cheryl Niccolls. Rev. Brian Riley, […]
Martin Luther King: Remembering April 4, 1968
by John McNamara Contributing Columnist I remember exactly where I was on April 4, 1968. That sunny and warm Thursday, like many others in my senior year in high school, I drove to Bradlee’s Department store on the Lynnway in Lynn, Massachusetts after school to punch in for the evening shift, earning some money before entering […]
Memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr. to be Held Apr 7
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club has announced that the 2018 Memorial Celebration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is to be held April 7, 2018. The Year 2018 marks fifty years since the Civil Rights leader and one of the most important leaders in American history was assassinated as he fought for civil rights, […]
“Stay Woke … Stay Active.” New Britain Celebrates Martin Luther King Day.
New Britain celebrated Martin Luther King Day on January 15th, 2018 with remembrance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the important work of the Civil Rights Movement, and with reminders of the work still needed against racism and for equality. The City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities held its annual event […]
Martin Luther King Day Celebration in New Britain, Jan 15th
New Britain will honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the civil rights movement on Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15, 2018. The City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities will hold its annual event honoring Dr. King at Trinity-On-Main at 69 Main Street. The event will […]
Citywide Celebration in Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Press Pool Story The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, in Partnership with the Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain sponsored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City-Wide Celebration Program. The keynote speaker was Mr. Lamar Bowsky, a Senior at Central Connecticut State University and 2nd Vice President of the N.A.A.C.P., New Britain Branch. The event was […]