The Young People's Chorus of NYC presents "Listen to the Music" with special guests, Ashley Brown and Nmon Ford, at Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, on March 12, 2019
Photograph: By Stephanie Berger | |
Photograph: By Stephanie Berger | |

The best Martin Luther King Day events in NYC

Pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and honor his work as a civil rights leader during these MLK Day events.

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Pay tribute to the late Martin Luther King Jr. during these powerful MLK day events. Along with becoming a volunteer in NYC to honor Dr. King's memory, there are plenty of Martin Luther King Day events to check out leading up to the day (January 20, 2025). From music tributes to volunteer opportunities, here's what you should do.

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Best Martin Luther King Day events in NYC

Singers will come together to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through song. The Young People’s Chorus of New York City, the Harvard Glee Club and special guest baritone Lester Lynch present a triple-bill performance at Brick Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 18 at 4pm.

The concert explores themes of belonging and inclusion, bringing to life Dr. King’s dream of a world where all people live together in harmony. The concert is free and open to the public.

The program includes songs carefully selected to honor the iconic civil rights leader, with a repertoire including "MLK" by U2, "He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands," "Song of Light," "The Negro Speaks of the Rivers," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing." 

The concert is free and open to the public.

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