KING DAY 2022 at the California African American Museum Monday, January 17, 2022

We’re excited to welcome you back to CAAM to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in person! Drop in to these virtual events offered throughout the day, including a King family story time with the Los Angeles Public Library, a King speech study group, and a performance by members of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles 

Please note: this event will now take place online.

Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this series of virtual programs:

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
King Study Group
Participate in a virtual community reading and discussion about King’s 1967 speech, “A Christmas Sermon on Peace.”

12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Family Story Time
Librarians from the LA Public Library read beloved books about King and change including Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream and You by Carole Boston Weatherford and Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem by Amanda Gorman, plus lead a fun family activity!

2:00 p.m.
Musical Performance by ICYOLA
Members of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing" and a medley of classic spirituals and original compositions.

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