On January 19, Washington National Cathedral and young people throughout the area will honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while considering the future of the country under the leadership of President-elect Barack Obama.
Local poet, performer and educator Bomani Armah will lead the multi-sensory, musical and energized celebration along with young people as they create their own messages to the new president.
The young and talented violinist Daniel Davis will perform. His performances at Obama presidential rallies are favorites on YouTube.
All youth in attendance can create their own letters to President-elect Obama.
In this, the forty-first anniversary of Dr. King’s untimely death, the public is welcome to join the festivities at the site of King’s last Sunday sermon.
The 2-4 pm event is free and open to the public.
Bomani Armah works with students participating in Washington National Cathedral Scholars Program and The Education for Excellence Program (TEEP).
For more information about Washington National Cathedral please access www.nationalcathedral.org.
Media are welcome and will be allowed floor positions as this is not a religious service. Please call Beth Mullen to rsvp.
SOURCE: Washington National Cathedral