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Martin Luther King 2012

January 6, 2012 by · Comments Off on Martin Luther King 2012 

Martin Luther King 2012Martin Luther King 2012, For the first time, the City of Somerville will celebrate and remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Somerville Theatre Jan. 16.

Themed “A call to action,” the ceremony will include a keynote address by Governor Deval Patrick’s chief legal counsel, William “Mo” Cowan, live music by JG & the Meganotes, and an award for a community member who exemplifies King’s ethos.

“Each year, our celebration grows in size and success, and we are honored to be joined this year by Mr. Cowan as our keynote speaker,” said Mayor Josepha A. Curtatone, in a statement. “I look forward to celebrating Dr. King with our community members, and to continuing to advance his goals and values in 2012.”

The ceremony, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16, is free and open to the public. Also featured will be essays from Somerville school children who wrote about service.

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