Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Wreath Laying Planned, With Location Changed to Right Now Ministries
Jan Edwards, President of the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, has announced that, Due to the forecasted rain expected to affect our state this Saturday, April 12th we will be relocating the Wreath Laying Ceremony indoors to Right Now Ministries, located at 295 Arch St., New Britain The annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, held in honor of […]
Martin Luther King and the Economic and Social Bill of Rights
By Tim O’Brien Editor’s note: The following commentary is a republication of an article originally published personally by the author in 2014. This weekend, our nation, state and communities celebrate and remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his accomplishments. It is a time when I have always felt inspired by his work, […]
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 […]