Greater Attleboro Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee of Greater Attleboro hosted its 25th celebration of the birthday of Dr. King starting with a municipal ceremony at City Hall followed by a ceremony at the Central Congregational Church.
The Greater Attleboro community started its Martin Luther King Jr. Day of celebration with a municipal ceremony at Attleboro City Hall featuring local politicians, and ended with an inspirational tribute to the Civil Rights leader at Central Congregational Church featuring recitations, song and inspirational speakers including Jacob K. Olupona of Harvard University. This marked Attleboro’s 25th year celebrating the life of King who was assassinated in 1968. The event was organized by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee of Greater Attleboro. The municipal program featured speeches by Mayor Kevin J. Dumas, City Councilman Frank Cook, State Representatives George T. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier, State Senator James E. …
