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The Historic African-American Community In Maryland
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MLK Events in Atlanta
MLK Day Parade
When: Monday, January 21st, 2019 @ 11 am
Where: Parade Starts @ 75 Langley Drive
Parade Ends @ Moore...
MLK Events In New York
Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Monday January 21, 10:30 a.m.
Brooklyn Academy...
MLK Events in New Jersey
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Celebrating Freedom & Community
Monday, January 21, 2019; noon – 4 pm
Newark...
