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Indiana Civil Rights Commission hosts 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Statehouse
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The Indiana Civil Rights Commission and partners held the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday celebration at the Statehouse, featuring speeches on unity, a colorized presentation of King’s "I Have a Dream" speech, choir performances and awards recognizing community leaders and refugee advocates.
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission and partner organizations held the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday celebration at the Indiana Statehouse, featuring an invocation, remarks from the lieutenant governor and other officials, choir performances and awards honoring community leaders and refugee advocates.
Organizers said the event was intended to honor Dr. King’s legacy and to emphasize unity and service. The program included a colorized presentation of King’s "I Have a Dream" speech, a performance by the Northerners choir of North Central High School, and presentation of awards to several community leaders and youth.
Abdul Hakim Shabaz, the event emcee, opened the program and introduced Monica Jo Rapheal, who gave the invocation in Anishinaabemowin and English. Rapheal asked for blessings for those who struggle and for unity, concluding, "Creator God, hear our prayer. In your holy name, amen. Amen." The…
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