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CITY OF NORTHFIELD: The Northfield Human Rights Commission is pleased to be hosting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at Emmaus Church, 712 Linden Street North

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aMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration | City of Northfield, Minnesota

aMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration | City of Northfield, Minnesota

City Of Northfield issued the following announcement on Dec. 23. 

The Northfield Human Rights Commission is pleased to be hosting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at Emmaus Church, 712 Linden Street North. The theme of the event is “Welcoming and Inclusive Communities.” The event will feature keynote speaker Professor Daniel Williams, musical performances, and an open microphone for audience members to share a brief memory or vision inspired by Dr. King.

The event will also announce the recipient of the Human Rights Award. The award is given to a local individual, group or organization that has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the advancement of human rights in the Northfield area, either through volunteer or professional efforts.

Daniel Williams, PhD, is an associate professor at Carleton College and St. Catherine University Williams is working on an oral history of race, homeownership, and community in the Twin Cities Metro Area. He has recently supported human rights and housing issues in Northfield.

The Human Rights Commission invites the community to celebrate and honor Dr. King and his legacy. The event will be in English and Spanish. Get details on the event online at: events.northfieldmn.gov/event/mlk__La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Northfield se complace en organizar la celebración del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr., el lunes, 16 de enero a las 7 p.m. en la iglesia Emmaus Church, 712 Linden Street North. El tema del evento es “Comunidades acogedoras e inclusivas”. El evento contará con un orador principal, el profesor Daniel Williams, actuaciones musicales y un micrófono abierto para que los asistentes compartan un breve recuerdo o visión inspirados en el Dr. King.

En el evento también se anunciará el ganador del Premio de Derechos Humanos. El premio se concede a una persona, grupo u organización local que haya demostrado un compromiso duradero con la promoción de los derechos humanos en la zona de Northfield, ya sea a través del voluntariado o de esfuerzos profesionales.

Daniel Williams, PhD, es profesor asociado en el colegio Carleton College y en la Universidad de St. Catherine. El profesor Daniel Williams ha estado trabajando en una historia oral de la raza, la propiedad de la vivienda y la comunidad en el área metropolitana de las Ciudades Gemelas. Recientemente ha apoyado cuestiones de derechos humanos y vivienda en Northfield.

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos invita a la comunidad a celebrar y honrar al Dr. King y su legado. El evento se celebrará en inglés y español. Obtenga más información sobre el evento en: events.northfieldmn.gov/event/mlk

Original source can be found here.

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