Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

The Town of East Hartford, in partnership with the East Hartford Black Caucus and the Connecticut Center for Non-Violence, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration on Monday, January 19 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm in front of Town Hall (740 Main Street).

The commemoration serves as an opportunity to honor and reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision for equality, justice, and non-violent social change. Community members are invited to gather and participate in a time of remembrance, reflection and unity.

The event will feature:

• Remarks - Councilman Harry Amadasun, Jr.
• Spoken Word – Erwin Hurst IV
• Oration – Elder Brian R. Hall, Sr.
• Remarks – Mayor Connor S. Martin
• Nonviolence Flag Raising
• Remarks – Councilman Donald Bell, Jr.

This event is free and open to the public. All are encouraged to attend and participate in this meaningful day of remembrance.

Of the event, Mayor Connor S. Martin says, “Dr. King’s legacy encourages us to act with courage, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Here in East Hartford, our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. I am proud to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to work alongside the East Hartford Black Caucus and the Connecticut Center for Non-Violence. In honor of Dr. King, we recommit ourselves to building a community rooted in equity, dignity, and respect for all.”