Cambridge Event Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Monday

CAMBRIDGE, MA — On Monday, the City of Cambridge Peace Commission and Congresswoman Katherine Clark gather to remember and celebrate the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "in this time of renewed focus on the challenges of racism, sexism, xenophobia, fear, and threats of violence – and on action for peace, justice, and equality," according to the event page.

The celebration starts at 11 a.m., following by a lunch and gathering at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church.

The Cambridge Peace Commission writes:

The City of Cambridge will honor and remember Dr. King and his legacy as we gather at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to hear members of the Cambridge community share readings of Dr. King’s words calling for peace, justice and transformation, as well as music. We will also feature remarks by Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts’ 5th Congressional District. In June, Congresswoman Clark joined civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis in leading a 25-hour sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives to demand an end to gun violence, and has been a leader on issues of economic justice and equality for all. She has been a vocal advocate for excellent schools, gun safety, and keeping our promises to our seniors and veterans.

In 1967, Martin Luther King described what he saw as the most serious challenge for our society. In his words, "We must rapidly begin the shift from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society. When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights, are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered." Fifty years later, the United States still faces these three existential challenges to our values as a nation.

You can view the commission's Facebook event and mark your attendance here.

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