MLK Day on the Ashland Plaza 1:00pm-2:30pm, Monday, January 16.

Ashland will celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day on the Plaza in Ashland and BASE has a locally- made MLK video to show.

 

On the Plaza we will have gospel music starting at 12:00pm. From 1:00pm – 2:30pm you will hear from Dr. Doland, a former Freedom Rider, Dr. Craig who marched in Selma with Dr. King. and a panel of community leaders who will discuss Dr. King’s book “Why We Can’t Wait”.  Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King wrote this book in the 60’s and it is relevant today.

 

We will end the afternoon with Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech in his own words. With gospel music and fellowship to follow.