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Cultural and religious observances – January 16-22, 2023

January 13, 2023 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: January 16 The third Monday of each January is dedicated to commemorating the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. King advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, first coming to national prominence during the bus boycott of African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – January 16-22, 2023

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Cultural and religious observances – January 17-23, 2022

January 14, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: January 17 The third Monday of each January is dedicated to commemorating the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. King advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, first coming to national prominence during the bus boycott of African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama in … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – January 17-23, 2022

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Martin Luther King Jr. march and program

January 14, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

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Springfield Branch #4081 Presents: Creating the Beloved Community January 17, 2022 March begins at 9:00 a.m. Mediacom Ice Park 635 East Trafficway Ice Park opens at 8:30 a.m. An event program will be held at the square immediately after the marchers arrive. For more information, call 417-873-6386 or email info@naacpspringfieldmo.org, or visit … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. march and program

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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

January 18, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. and Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr.

Civil Rights Movements Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was a Baptist minister who advocated the end of racial segregation by nonviolent means. King first came to national prominence in Montgomery, Alabama when he led the first major nonviolent demonstration against segregation when an African American woman named Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a … [Read more...] about Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

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Cultural and religious observances – January 18-24, 2021

January 15, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural and Religious Observances title with an image of a man smiling, a religious stained glass window, a woman wearing a hijab and colorful Indian art made with sand and flower petals

Martin Luther King Jr Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: January 18 The third Monday of each January is dedicated to commemorating the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. King advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, first coming to national prominence during the bus boycott of African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – January 18-24, 2021

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