Martin Luther King Jr. Day –  January 15th 2024

Click here for NSD’s Elementary Adapted Land and Peoples Acknowledgment.

On the third Monday in January, we celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.  This day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, “a day on, not a day off.” Help celebrate Dr. King’s life and work for racial equality and nonviolent social change by doing something to make our community a better place!

We invite our Kenmore Community to reflect on Dr. King’s work in meaningful ways:

• Listen to the read-aloud “Martin’s Big Words” by Doreen Rappaport

• Read books, articles, and explore NSD’s resource guide to start meaningful conversations about race and social justice in your home and community

• Watch a Parent Ed video or the film Who We Are at this local event 1/16

• Volunteer at a local Day of Service event on 1/15 at  Wallace Swamp Creek Park’s habitat restoration or virtual Valentine Card Making for Elders and chat

• Contribute to Kenmore’s Little Free Food Pantry or Reading In Color Library

• Visit the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) for King Day 2024  celebration event on 1/15 featuring ‘Interrupting Privilege’ exhibit & kids events

• Join KEPTA’s Racial and Educational Justice (REJ) committee or attend our next meeting 1/22 at 7pm in KE Library

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr.