50 years later; Michiana remembers Martin Luther King Jr.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. --
Groups in Michiana are joining a national remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy Wednesday on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.
Events include:
Giving Back to Seniors Brunch
Taking place at WUBS 89.7 FM on Lincoln Way West from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This event is for seniors in the community.
Reflections of a Civil Rights Life
Charles Person, one of the 13 original Freedom Riders, will speak about his life as a veteran of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. This event will take place at Democratic candidate for Congress Yatish Joshi's headquarters on Sycamore Street from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil
A candlelight vigil will take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue at Leighton Plaza from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Prayer service and candlelight procession at Notre Dame
Notre Dame will host a prayer service at 6 p.m. starting with a time of silence for the time when King died at 6:05 p.m. A candlelight procession and reception will follow the service starting at 7 p.m. More information can be found on the Facebook event page here.
The United Religious Community of St. Joseph County is encouraging local churches to ring their bells at 7 p.m. This is the time King was shot as he stood on a motel balcony. All churches are encouraged to ring their bells for no longer than 5 minutes.