Inspirational musical celebration to honor MLK Jan. 12
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will present an inspirational musical celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 12, at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach. TV personality Paul Williams, chief meteorologist for Coast TV, will emcee.
Along with joyous gospel and praise music, “MLK: From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter,” will feature the sweet sounds of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” the exuberant disco hit “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” and the Staple Singers’ catchy groove, “I’ll Take You There.”
Performers include Christy Taylor and the Shades of Blue Collective, an intergenerational ensemble that offers inspiration across diverse musical genres; the 18-voice Alliance Singers of the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus; The Reminders, with their unique blend of blues, country and gospel; the Praise Choir of Friendship Baptist Church of Lewes, singing “Amazing Grace” and “This Little Light of Mine”; and Joyful Expressions from Friendship United Methodist Church of Millsboro. Lorraine Williams will perform praise dances that descend from religious dances of West African origin.
Tickets are $25, and children under 12 will be admitted free. Proceeds benefit SDARJ programs including scholarships, academic recognition, criminal justice reform, Black Voices Magazine, racial reconciliation workshops and more.
To purchase tickets, go to bit.ly/mlktickets.
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice is a nonpartisan organization that educates, informs and advocates for racial justice, equality and fair opportunity. For more information, go to sdarj.org.
