For Immediate Release
January 20, 2019
Contact:
Robin Davis, Office of the Mayor, 614-645-2425 (office); 614-369-5613 (cell)
Todd Dieffenderfer, Department of Neighborhoods, (614) 783-7212 (cell)
CITY OF COLUMBUS CHANGES PROGRAM FOR ANNUAL REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
March Canceled, Program Featuring Keynote Speaker Reverend Marissa R. Farrow Still Scheduled
COLUMBUS, OH – The City of Columbus made program changes to the annual celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 21, 2019, because of frigid temperatures. The march has been canceled, but the rest of the program at East High School, 1500 E. Broad Street, is still scheduled.
The celebration is focused on the theme, “It’s our time, a movement toward justice.” The program will feature inspiring orations from the first and second place winners of the annual MLK Youth Oratorical Contest. Reverend Marissa R. Farrow of Baltimore is this year’s keynote speaker. Reverend Farrow will deliver a motivational message to inspire all people to embody the principles of social justice and equity, which were the bedrock of Dr. King’s ministry. The community is invited to enjoy a celebration reception in the East High School cafeteria immediately following the program.
Doors at East High School will open at 4 p.m. The program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Toya J. Johnson, M.Ed.
Assistant Director
Department of Neighborhoods
1111 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205
Direct: 614.645.1991
Fax: 614.645.1862
