Many people are absent from work and school on Monday, January 18, so think about the reasons for the national holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. There are several ways to celebrate his life and heritage on Long Island.
MLK Daywalk
Elmont Strong, a non-profit organization, is leading the first MLK Daywalk to build a community and show unity. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. elmontstrong.com 9 am
MLK Day of Service
Sid Jacobson JCC will host several events throughout the day, both virtual and face-to-face, to celebrate MLK Day. First, there will be an online lesson on “Judaism and Justice” and a zoomed panel discussion focused on achieving racial equality. Then there are donation drives, blood drives, and movie streaming.Virtual / Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive
East Hills. sjjcc.org 9 am-7pm
MLK reflection day
Hempstead Village and United Peoples Organization will be hosting the 28th MLK Reflection Day. Masks and social distance required during the ceremony. Kennedy Memorial Park, 335 Greenwich Street, Hempstead. Villageofhempstead.org 10 am
Sunrise march
The Long Island Peace Protest will perform a demonstration against white supremacy in honor of the king’s legacy. The march travels east from Nassau to Suffolk. Masapequa Park Station. facebook.com/lipeacefulprotest 1:00 pm
MLK Day of Service
Molloy College coordinates its annual Community Volunteer Day to include drop-offs for virtual services and contactless community donations via Zoom. Kellenberg Circle, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Center. molloy.edu 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
MLK DAY 2021
Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC hosts MLK-focused Kids Craft and Storytime, as well as home volunteer opportunities for this year’s MLK Day. Freedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org 11:45 am-3 pm
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