“To remember Dr. King and to honor his memory through service is to reaffirm America’s greatest gift to the world: the idea that one dreamer can change the world and give voice to the longing of a thousand hearts when the cause is just and faith is steadfast.” -Portsmouth Mayor Thomas Ferrini
8th Annual MLK Day Celebration and March for Justice |
January 19, 2009
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, NH City Year New Hampshire along with youth and community volunteers will perform service and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, 2009. This event continues the tradition of corps members, youth and volunteers making Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a “Day-On,” to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King through community building, service and reflection.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is also the Young Heroes Opening Day of service, which engages middle school and high school students, respectively, in leadership development and community service. Learn more about our Young Heroes Program.