Gospel Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Comes to Howell

As we wrap up our collaborative series (MLK 101) celebrating the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., we are thrilled to invite you to our final event , Legacy and Liberation: A gospel tribute to MLK, Jr. and the civil rights movement.

The event, hosted on Saturday, April 22nd 6:00-7:30 pm, brings live gospel music to the Howell Carnegie District Library in an after-hours event! This concert features a gospel choir directed by Lynn Williams and honors the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights movement. It reflects on gospel music’s cultural and historical significance and advocacy for equality and freedom, featuring song selections from 1954 to today.

Light refreshments will be served. This event is recommended for ages 13 and up.

MLK 101 is a collaborative series of special events created in partnership with Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the Howell Carnegie District Library. MLK 101 is designed to expand and deepen our understanding of who Martin Luther King, Jr. was as a person, a pastor, a nonviolent activist, and his lasting impact on the civil rights movement.