New York, NY - Congressman Charles Rangel released the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 13, 2012:
“On Monday our nation celebrates the historic birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Half a century ago, the great Dr. King changed the course of America's history by devoting his life to a struggle for ‘the riches of freedom and the security of justice.’
In 1963, I marched 54 miles from Selma to Montgomery with Dr. King. There were times I wanted to give up and questioned what we were trying to accomplish. However I never questioned the passion and leadership of the man we were following. Dr. King’s selflessness and sincerity for justice made him an impossible force to stop. Thanks to Dr. King’s vision during the many challenges throughout the Civil Rights Movement we were able to pass the monumental Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act.
Throughout this weekend, we pay tribute to Dr. King’s legacy and accomplishments by observing a national day of service. There are many great events and volunteer opportunities within our City in which I encourage you to participate. Let us give thanks for our freedoms and Dr. King’s service by getting involved and working together for a better future. As always, I will continue to work for you in Washington to protect the lesser among us so we may unite to advance Dr. King's vision."
Events and Volunteer Opportunities:
The Martin Luther King Day Parade
When: Monday 1/16/12, 10:30am
Where: Center at 615 Riverside up 5th Avenue from 61st – 86th Street in Manhattan
NYC Discovery Walking Tour -- Martin Luther King Weekend in Harlem
When: Monday, 1/15-1/17/12, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Throughout Harlem
Reservations/Info: 212-465-3331
NAACP Mid-Manhattan Branch Civic Engagement Committee - Voter Registration Drive
When: Monday, 1/16, 10:00a.m.
Where: First Corinthian Baptist Church (1912 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd @ 116th Street) and Canaan Baptist Church of Christ (132 West 116th Street, Between 7th & Lenox Ave)
Artists Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
When: Monday, 1/16/12, 6:30pm.
Where: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St
Contact: 212-864-5400, (symphonyspace.org)
National Action Network’s Annual King Day Public Policy Forum
When: Monday, 1/16/12, 12 Noon
Where: House Of Justice 106 W. 145th Street
Contact: 877-626-4651
The MLK Serve-a-Thon
When: Saturday 1/14/12 - Monday 1/16/12
Where: Citywide
Contact: There are still volunteer slots open, so if you would like to volunteer or learn more, please contact Kathleen Oswald at koswald@nyccah.org or (212)825-0028 x202. If you'd like to make a donation in lieu of volunteering for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, please click here.
Children for Children
When: Monday, 1/16/12, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Martin Luther King High School, 122 Amsterdam Ave between 65th and 66th Sts & P.S. 57 James Weldon Johnson, 176 E 115th St between Lexington and Third Aves
Contact: Abby Huber (212-850-4170 abby@childrenforchildren.org)
NAACP NYC ACT-SO Mentorship Program
When: Ongoing
Where: Citywide
Contact: Anton Tomlinson, Executive Director, www.actso.org, 212-666-9348
Metropolitan Council On Jewish Poverty in conjunction with The Hunger Free Community Consortium, city-wide canvassing event to support New Yorkers living in poverty
When: Monday, 1/16/12, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Maiden Lane, New York, NY10038
The Baptist Ministers’ Conference of New York’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Worship Service and Celebration
When: Monday, 1/16/12, 10 a.m. (Devotion Begins at 9:15 a.m.)
Where: Convent Avenue Baptist Church, 145th Street and Baptist Avenue , New York, NY 10031
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