MILWAUKEE — Donzaleigh Abernathy will serve as the keynote speaker Thursday as Milwaukee Area Technical College celebrates Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
Abernathy is the goddaughter of Dr. King and the daughter of civil rights co-founder Rev. Ralph Abernathy.
A celebrated actress and author, Abernathy will provide a unique perspective on the movement and the country's path forward. She will also show-and-tell dozens of photos from the civil rights movement.
The event will include remarks from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, the singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by the MATC Vocal Ensemble, poetry and spoken word, live artist demonstration by multidisciplinary artist Ken Brown.
Invocation and remarks will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Demetrius K. Williams, Senior Pastor of Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee.
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