Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Man and The Dream

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. King, both a Baptist minister and civil-rights activist, had a seismic impact on race relations in the United States, beginning in the mid-1950s. Among many efforts, King headed the SCLC. Through his activism, he played a pivotal role in ending the legal segregation of African-American citizens in the South and other areas of the nation, as well as the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, among several other honors. King was assassinated in April 1968, and continues to be remembered as one of the most lauded African-American leaders in history, often referenced by his 1963 speech, “I Have a Dream.”

EVENTS

Date	Time	Event	Location & Information
January 1, 2020	12 p.m.	EMA Annual Emancipation Proclamation Service Keynote Speaker: Rev. Minnie Hollinsworth Presented by: Evangelical Ministers Alliance	St. John Baptist Church 910 Key Street Macon, Georgia 31204 Rev. Ralph Cherry, Pastor
January 1, 2020	3 p.m.	Public Ice Skating Hosted by Macon Centreplex Purchase Tickets via Ticketmaster	Macon Centreplex 200 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217
January 3, 2020	9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.	First Friday w/ African Americana Hosted by JBA & African Americana	JBA 499 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
January 4, 2020	January 4, 2020	Walk with a Doc – Macon, GA Presented by Bike Walk Macon	Central City Park 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
	10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Earth Lodge Tours at Ocmulgee Hosted by Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park	Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park 1207 Emery Highway Macon, Georgia 31217
	3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Public Ice Skating Presented by Macon Centreplex Tickets $10 via Ticketmaster	Macon Centreplex 200 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217
January 7, 2020	9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Health Screening Event – Macon, GA Presented by Soft Scan Imaging	Wingate by Wyndham Macon 100 Northcrest Blvd Macon, Georgia 31210
January 11, 2020	10 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition Macon-Bibb County Recreation	Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center 132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
	10 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition Presented by Macon-Bibb County Recreation	Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center 132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
	5 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Women Only Conceal Carry Class Macon, GA – Plus Friend Free Hosted by Women Protection Services, Jesse Fox, Conceal Carry Kings & Fox Instructional Services and Training	Macon Marriott City Center 240 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217 Macon, Tickets by Eventbrite
January 12, 2020	2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Pain and Glory Presented by the Macon Film Guild	The Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201 Free Event
January 12, 2020	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Monthly Community Meeting Hosted by Daniel George	Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2656 Napier Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204
January 13, 2020	11 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Criminal Justice Resource Fair and Record Restriction Event Hosted by David Cooke, Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney	Tubman Museum 310 Cherry Street Macon, Georgia 31201Free Event
January 13, 2020	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Monthly Community Meeting Hosted by Daniel George	Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2656 Napier Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204
January 14, 2020	9 a.m.	Proposal Writing Workshop Hosted by Community Foundation of Central Georgia	Community Foundation of Central Georgia 577 Mulberry Street Macon, Georgia 31201
January 15, 2020	10 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Coffee and Conversation: Maternal Mental Health Hosted by Circle of Hope for Middle Georgia Moms	Z Beans Coffee 1635 Montpelier Avenue Macon, Georgia 31201
	11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Afternoon Business Networking Hosted by Triumph Networking Team	The Brick Macon 1305 Hardeman Avenue Macon, Georgia 31201
	7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Georgia Women January Book Circle Hosted by Georgia Women	Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health 3351 Northside Drive Macon, Georgia 31210
January 16, 2020	5 p.m.	Volunteer Attorney Recognition Ceremony Hosted by Middle Georgia Access to Justice	Cowles-Woodruff House 988 Bond Street Macon, Georgia 31201
January 19, 2020	5 p.m.	EMA Annual Living the Dream in Worship Service Keynote Speaker: Rev. Clifford Little Presented by: Evangelical Ministers Alliance	Greens Tabernacle Baptist Church 5645 Bloomfield Road Macon, Georgia 31206 Rev. Clifford Little, Pastor
January 20, 2020	7:30 a.m.	30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Leah Fleming, Guest Speaker Georgia Public Broadcasting Anchor NPR’s Morning Edition Hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Committee	Vineville United Methodist Church 2045 Vineville Avenue Macon, Georgia To reserve tables, call: 478-744-0915 $6 Donation at Door
	11 a.m.	MLK Annual Citywide Memorial March	Starting Points: Northside – Booker T. Washington Ctr. Captains: Rev. Horace Banks Rev. Melvin Fussell Eastside – Rosa Jackson Ctr. Captains: Rev. Alfred Hazel Rev. Edward Dawson Westside – Frank Johnson Ctr (Unionville) Captains: Rev. Clifford Little, Other Designees Southside – Memorial Gym Captains: Rev. Mary H. Butler Rev. Lisa M. Watson
	12 p.m.	Marchers Converge	Government Center 700 Poplar Street Macon, Georgia 31201
	12:30 p.m.	EMA Annual MLK Day Climaxing Church Celebration Keynote Speaker: Rev. Marvin Colbert Presented by: Evangelical Ministers’ Alliance	Steward Chapel AME Church 887 Forsyth Street Macon, Georgia 31201 Rev. Lervonia Franklin, Pastor
January 24, 2020	7:30 p.m.	Garden Brothers Circus Hosted by Macon Centreplex Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster	Macon Centreplex 200 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217
January 25, 2020	10 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Community Resource Fair Hosted by Carter Strategies, LLC	St. James AME Church 4416 Bloomfield Road Macon, Georgia 31206
	11 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Step by Step Community Prayer Walk Hosted by Prophetess Chakeva Harris Norman	Central City Park 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
	8 p.m.	Tubman Museum 24th Annual Concert and Ball Hosted by Ms. Monét Get tickets here	Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center 240 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217
January 26, 2020	2 p.m. – 4 p.m.	All My Sons Presented by NT Live For Tickets	The Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Macon, GA 31201
January 27, 2020	2 p.m. – 3 p.m.	Learn the Skills to Defeat Scammers Hosted by Middle Georgia Regional Library Speaker: Karen Collier, MBA, CPA	Middle Georgia Regional Library – Riverside Branch 110 Holiday Drive North Macon, Georgia 31210
January 28, 2020	12 p.m.	Famous Mikes of Macon: January Networking Lunch Hosted by Let’s Connect Middle Georgia	Famous Mikes of Macon 524 Poplar Street Macon, Georgia 31201
January 28, 2020	3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	On the Table Macon Survey Data Release Grant & Announcement Hosted by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia	Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center 132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
January 30, 2020	4 p.m. – 6 p.m.	Business Character Matters Hosted by Derrick Jordan	The Little Richard House Resource Center 416 Craft Street Macon, Georgia 31201
January 30, 2020	7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m	Macon Sense: Faith Speaks Hosted by Highland Hills Baptist Church	Historic Macon Foundation 338 Poplar Street Macon, Georgia 31201
January 31, 2020	6 p.m. – 9 p.m.	What the Health Movie Screening Hosted by U Create Macon & Middle Georgia USA Health Save	Central City Park 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
January 31, 2020	7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	Mad About Chamber Music II: Dr. Douglass Hill, conductor Hosted by Townsend School of Music	Townsend School of Music 1329 Adams Street Macon, Georgia 31207
February 1, 2020	2 p.m. – 3 p.m.	Black History Month Ranger Program – Slavery: Foundation for a New Nation Hosted by Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park	Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park 1207 Emery Highway Macon, Georgia 31217
	7 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Save Your Heart Health Fair Presented by Navicent Health	Central Georgia Technical College 3300 Macon Tech Dr. Macon, Georgia 31206
	2 p.m. – 3 p.m.	Black History Month Ranger Program – Slavery: Foundation for a New Nation Hosted by Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park	Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park 1207 Emery Highway Macon, Georgia 31217
	5 p.m.	Sip, Snack & Shop Hosted by Style Me Beautiful Boutique	Style Me Beautiful Boutique 3952 Vinson Robeson Drive Macon, Georgia 31204
	5 p.m. – 9 p.m.	4th Annual Red Dress/Red Tie Party – Teen Dating Violence & Awareness Event Presented by the Southern Center for Choice Theory, LLC	The Southern Center Choice for Theory, LLC 411 Holt Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204
	6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.	Joshua’s Birthday Bash for a Cure Hosted by Joshua’s Wish	Anderson Conference Center 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy Macon, Georgia 31206
February 2, 2020	1 p.m. – 3 p.m.	Groundhog Day Hike Hosted by Brown’s Mount	Brown’s Mount Joe Brown Drive Macon, Georgia 31217
February 2, 2020	3 p.m.	Kinky Boots Presented by NT Live	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
February 6, 2020	7 p.m.	CollegeTown Film Series: Enlightenment Guaranteed Presented by the Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
February 7, 2020	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Pink Goes Red Line Dance Event Hosted by Epsilon Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.	Rosa Jackson Recreation Center 1211 Maynard Street Macon, Georgia 31217
February 8, 2020	6 p.m.	10th Annual Jimmy L. Mills Jr. Choral Heritage Festival Hosted by the Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
February 9, 2020	2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Waves Presented by Macon Film Guild	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
February 10, 2020	8:30 a.m. 7 p.m	Mercer University’s 16th Annual Building the Beloved Community Symposium – Theme: Reconciliation Rooted in Justice Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil	Mercer University 1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, Georgia 31207
February 10, 2020	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Monthly Community Meeting Hosted by Daniel George & Westside Neighbors United	Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2656 Napier Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204
February 12, 2020	2 p.m. – 4 p.m.	Troop Zero Hosted by the Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
	5 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Seniors Annual Valentine’s Ball Hosted by Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center	Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center 132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
	7 p.m. – 10 p.m.	Jazz Night in the Lounge with Ike Stubblefield Hosted by the Society Garden	The Society Garden 2389 Ingleside Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204
February 13, 2020	11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	State of the Community Presented by Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Tickets:www.maconchamber.com	Macon Marriott City Center 240 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217
February 13, 2020	7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Macon Sense: Faith Speaks Hosted by Highland Hills Baptist Church	Historic Macon Foundation 338 Poplar Street Macon, Georgia 31201
February 14, 2020	7 p.m. – 10 p.m.	Black History Month Film Series: Queen & Slim Presented by Cox Communications	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
February 17, 2020	3 p.m.	Charles Henry Douglass Birthday Celebration Hosted by the Douglass Theatre Free Event	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
February 22, 2020	2 p.m.	Black History Month Ranger Programs at Ocmulgee Presented by Ocmulgee Mounds National Park	Ocmulgee Mounds National Park 1207 Emery Hwy Macon, Georgia 31217
	7 p.m.	Black History Month Film Series: Harriet Hosted by The Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
	8 p.m.	The Tams Hosted by American Legion Post 3	American Legion Post 3 5530 Thomaston Road Macon, Georgia 31220
February 23, 2020	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	West African Day Hosted by St. Paul AME Church	St. Paul AME Church 2501 Shurling Drive Macon, Georgia 31211
	4 p.m.	Daddy Daughter Dance Hosted by Midtown Events	Midtown Events 743 Walnut Street Macon, Georgia 31201
	7 p.m.	2^nd Annual Miss Beauty of the South: Shades of Blue – Honoring Ebon’ee Sherry Hosted by The Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
February 25, 2020	5 p.m. – 10 p.m.	Fat Tuesday Second Line and Concert with Reggie Trombone Love Hosted by The Society Garden	The Society Garden 2389 Ingleside Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204
		Big Fat Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia & Kudzu Seafood Company	Kudzu Seafood Company 512 Poplar Street Macon, Georgia 31201
	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Mardi Gras Party featuring Miss Keela’s Rhythmic Jazz Presented by Travis Jean Emporium	Travis Jean Emporium 522 Cherry Street Macon, Georgia 31201
February 26, 2020	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Black History Month: A Celebration of Historical People Program Hosted by Conny Carter Elementary School	Sonny Carter Elementary School 5910 Zebulon Road Macon, Georgia 31210
February 28, 2020	5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	16^th Annual Bunko for Breast Cancer Fundraiser Presented by United in Pink	Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center 200 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217
	6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Black History Program Royal Elan Performing Arts Center	Royal Elan Performing Arts Center 3589 Houston Avenue Macon, Georgia 31206
	7 p.m.	Black Film History Month Series: The Last Black Man in San Francisco Hosted by The Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
		Dreamgirls Hosted by Grand Opera House	Grand Opera House 651 Mulberry Street Macon, Georgia 31201
February 29, 2020	7 a.m. – 10 a.m.	Free Healthy Heart Screening Presented by Coliseum Medical Centers	Coliseum Medical Centers 350 Hospital Drive Macon, Georgia 31217
	9 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Young Women Empowered Summit Hosted by L.H. Williams Recreation Center	L.H. Williams Recreation Center 325 Pursley Street Macon, Georgia 31201
	11 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Budget Workshop 2020 Presented by Achieving Legacy	LoftE 473 Hawthorne Street Macon, Georgia 31201
	1 p.m. – 4 p.m.	Vision Board Day Party Hosted by Overtyme Bar & Grill Tickets: $25	Overtyme Bar & Grill 2455 Pio Nono Avenue Macon, Georgia 31206
	5 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Black History Sip and Paint Family and Friends Hosted by Tiara Groce Sip N Paint	House of X-Art Gallery 408 Third Street Macon, Georgia 31201
	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Ruth Hartley Mosley: Celebrating A Legend, Preserving a Legacy Hosted by Visionary Connections	The Ruth Hartley Mosley Women’s Center 626 Spring Street Macon, Georgia 31201
March 4, 2020	7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	Sip & Paint: 90’s Kickback Hosted by Tiara Groce Sip N Paint Tickets: $15	Overtyme Bar & Grill 2455 Pio Nono Avenue Macon, Georgia 31206
March 6, 2020	5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Seuss on the Loose in Downtown Macon Hosted by Newtown Macon, Macon 365, United Way of Central Georgia, Downtown Macon Community Association and Middle Georgia Regional Library	Dunlap Park (Third Street Park) Macon, Georgia 31201 Free Book Giveaway \| Seuss-themed crafts & Games \| Costume Contest \| Birthday Cake
	6 p.m. – 10 p.m.	March First Friday Garage Meet Hosted by Newtown Macon, Macon 365 and B3	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
	7 p.m. – 9 p.m.	Church Secrets Presented by The Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 MLK Jr. Blvd >Macon, Georgia 31201
>March 7, 2020	8 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Community Park Clean-up Day 2020 Hosted by Macon-Bibb County Recreation	Central City Park; King’s Park; Lynmore Estates Park; Murphey Park & Sarah Willis Park To Register: Click Here
	4 p.m.	March on Macon 2020 Hosted by Macon Unity, Georgia Equality, New Georgia Project & Georgia Women	Coleman Hill 285 Spring Street Macon, Georgia 31201
March 8, 2020	7 p.m. – 10 p.m.	Clockwork Comedy Showcase Hosted by the Society Garden Free Event	The Society Garden 2389 Ingleside Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204
March 13, 2020	7 p.m.	Wounded but Not Defeated Presented by Jackson Entertainment Group	The Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
March 14, 2020	8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Spring Cleanup Day Bartlett Crossing & Cherokee Heights Neighborhoods Hosted by Manna Ministries, Inc.	Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church 1180 Bartlett Street Macon, Georgia 31204
	9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Shamrock ‘N’ Ride: Scavenger Hunt Hosted by Bike Walk Macon	Bike Walk Macon 338 Poplar Street Macon, Georgia 31201
	12 p.m. – 3 p.m.	Shoot Film Not Guns Hosted by U Create Macon & The Playground – Kids Film and Makers Festival	U Create Macon 2000 Third Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204
	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	1st Annual Middle GA Talent Showcase & Network Mixer Hosted by The Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Macon, Georgia 31201
March 15, 2020	3 p.m. – 4 p.m.	2020 Nutrition Summit Hosted by The Healthy Grocery Store	The Wellness Center, Navicent Health 3797 Northside Drive Macon, Georgia 31210
March 15, 2020	4 p.m. – 6 p.m.	Present Laughter Hosted by The Douglass Theatre	The Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
March 18, 2020	8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Good Morning Macon: Mayoral Candidate Forum Hosted by Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce	The Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201
March 19, 2020	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Bingo Game Night Hosted by Rosa Jackson Center	Rosa Jackson Center 1211 Maynard Street Macon, Georgia 31217
March 20, 2020	8 p.m.	Who is Jill Scott? 20th Anniversary Tour Presented by Moonchild	Macon City Auditorium 415 First Street Macon, Georgia 31201
March 21, 2020	11 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Reading Rocks Presented by Macon Bibb County Recreation	Macon Bibb County Recreation 150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
March 26, 2020	10 a.m. – 3 p.m.	IHeart Radio Macon Career Fair Hosted by Q106.3	Q106.3 7080 Industrial Hwy Macon, Georgia 31216
March 27, 2020	12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Women’s History Month Luncheon Hosted by Tubman Museum Tickets: $22	Tubman Museum 310 Cherry Street Macon, Georgia 31201
March 27, 2020	8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	Movie in the Park Hosted by Macon Bibb County Recreation	Tattnall Square Park 1155 College Street Macon, Georgia 31201
March 28, 2020	10 a.m. – 12 p.m.	The Best of Both Worlds – Basketball Tournament Series Hosted by Rosa Jackson Center	Rosa Jackson Center 1211 Maynard Street Macon, Georgia 31217
March 29, 2020	6 p.m. – 8 p.m.	Paint Party at Pin Strikes Yaymaker Macon, GA & Pin Strikes Macon	Pin Strikes Macon 4318 Sheraton Drive Macon, Georgia 31201
April 6, 2020	7 p.m. – 9 p.m.	Macon-Bibb Mayoral Candidates Forum Hosted by Georgia Women & Macon GA Chapter of The Links, Incorporated	The Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Macon, Georgia 31201

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