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Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through performances, protest marches, community art programs, and volunteer projects!
This year’s festival features interactive shadow puppet performances created by Nehprii Amenii, music and protest marching with Brooklyn-based musician Fyütch, Our Skin storytime with author Megan Madison, and community art-making projects. On Monday, January 20, Repair the World will also be organizing a volunteer service project to give back to our community.
Celebrate MLK at BCM takes place over two days, Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20.
On Sunday 1/19 and Monday 1/20, we're exploring activism and equality through:
π Shadow puppet performances by @nehprii
π€ Music + protest marching w/ @fyutch
π¨ Art-making in ColorLab
πͺ Make-your-own puppet workshop
π "Our Skin" storytime w/ author @meganmadison (Monday only!)
π Volunteer project w/ @brooklyn_repair (Monday only!)
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Make a protest sign and march with Fyütch! We'll sing, chant, and spread messages of peace around the Museum.
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Create your own puppet to use in our "What is Greatness?" show!
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An interactive puppet show bringing Dr. King's message to life through magic and storytelling.
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Create art inspired by Dr. King's final speech in our ColorLab studio.
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Join authors Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli for storytime and art-making.
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Pack baby supplies with Repair the World to help local families in need.
