The Amherst Humans Rights Commission invites you to a program celebrating the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday, January 15th at 4:00 PM. Please gather at the front steps of Amherst Town Hall.
Program
- Opening Remarks: Matthew Charity, Human Rights Commission Chair
- Reading of the 2020 MLK Proclamation: Lynn Griesemer, Town Council President
- Bell Ringing Ceremony: Town of Amherst Facilities
- Candle light March to Woodbury Room, Jones Library
- Guest Speaker Kathleen Anderson, Community Leader
- Community Reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speeches
- Community Dialogue
- Closing Community Song: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Lead by: Serta Whitney
Book Collection provided by: Linda Wentworth
Refreshments provided by: Friends of the Jones Library
2020 Human Rights Commission
- Matthew Charity, Chair
- Elizabeth Cahn
- Sidonio Ferreira
- Benjamin Herrington
- Sophia Maldonado
- Petua Mukimba
- Deborah Neubauer
- Gazit Chaya Nkosi
- Romarin Speck
- Jennifer Moyston, HRC Coordinator
Questions? Contact humanrights@amherstma.gov or (413) 259-3009