2022 MLK Jr. Community Celebration
Please sign up to attend the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year. The event will take place Sunday, February 27th, 2022, from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Georgian Room on the Truman State University campus. The event is free and all are welcome.
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In order to observe COVID-19 protocols, space is limited, please sign up to reserve your space.
You Belong Here!
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You, yes you! Everyone is welcome in Kirksville, Missouri. This citywide campaign and community celebration aims to combat hate, intolerance, and racism and show that residents are welcomed and accepted for who they are. Students, neighbors, and community members from diverse races, ethnicities, religions, and other cultural backgrounds who work, study, and live here make Kirksville truly amazing.
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The goal of this initiative is to collect donations to provide as many diverse books to classrooms in our local schools as we can (donate here!). We're following the "windows and mirrors" philosophy of literature: all children deserve to see themselves reflected in books in their classrooms, and all children deserve a window into the lives of those whose experiences have been different.
There will be virtual and in-person multicultural (unity and social justice themed) activities for children and families. There will be an arts display and a social justice musical performance. Look for more information about events in the "Events" tab above!
