“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote these words in his famous Letter from Birmingham Jail, his response to an open letter from eight white clergy from Alabama urging him to halt nonviolent demonstrations against segregation in Birmingham, citing them as “unwise and untimely”. King felt compelled to respond, and his letter tells why the black community could wait no longer. The time was April, 1963.
On 2013 was marked the 50th anniversary of Letter from Birmingham Jail, a landmark in the civil rights movement and the literature of social justice. The Glastonbury Martin Luther King Community Initiative proudly highlights this powerful and prophetic letter by bringing together performances by Tony-nominated producer, playwright, actor and choreographer, David Greer; and HartBeat Ensemble, a CT-based performance company creating theatrical presentations based on contemporary issues.
Mr. Greer’s performance provides an intimate and emotionally dynamic portrayal of Dr.King as he delivers excerpts of the Letter. HartBeat will explore the continued relevance of the Letter for today, and invite the audience to respond to the issues raised by Dr. King.
HARTFORD, Connecticut
The performance incorporates a 2013 response to the Letter by Christian Churches Together USA.
Deacon Arthur Miller, Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Hartford, provided a historical backdrop to the events of 1963 Birmingham. Our program also included choral selections performed by Glastonbury High School Madrigals. free community program.
Glastonbury’s 13th Annual MLK Celebration:
Monday, January 20, 2014 at 7 pm at Smith Middle School
216 Addison Rd, Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
For further information contact: Glastonbury Martin Luther King Community Initiative
860-643-0473 or 860-633-8284
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Here's the web posting URL
http://www.gmlkci.org/GMLKCI/2014_Celebration.html
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