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Free MLK Day

MLK Peace Walk & Ceremony at Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield

January 15 @ 9:00 am

Photo credit: iStock/Marcio Silva

Location

Hope United Methodist Church

26275 Northwestern Hwy.

Southfield, MI 48076

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Description

This 39th annual commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme will be “Peace and Justice for the Next Generation.”

Event cost: Free

Event time: 9 a.m. Jan. 15, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://www.mlktaskforcemi.org

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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