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Martin Luther King Jr. in Lavalette, NJ

  • Ocean County Library, Upper Shores Branch 112 Jersey City Avenue Lavallette, NJ, 08735 United States (map)

Ocean County Library, Upper Shores Branch - 112 Jersey City Ave, Lavalette, NJ @ 7:30 p.m.

Actor Keith Henley of the American Historical Theatre, will present a first person portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the world’s greatest orators, as well as a pastor, activist, and humanitarian. King is best remembered for the advancement of civil rights. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his work combating racial inequality through the use of nonviolent civil disobedience.

This program is sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. For more information contact June Schneider (732( 793-3996 X 7725.

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