I Have A Dream...

Demonstrators stand for Peace and Justice in front of the downtown post office.

"I have a dream that one day…the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood."

-Martin Luther King, jr., 1963

Forty years ago an historic figure's life was taken, and today, we honor his memory throughout the country on the third Monday of every January. Martin Luther King Day is an annual celebration and observation of a pivotal figure during the Civil Rights movement that began more than four decades ago.

The first official observation of MLK Day was in 1986, three years after President Ronald Reagan signed and approved the holiday.

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The Nantucket Interfaith Council celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with song, dance, and prayer. The celebration at the Summer Street Church featured the Nantucket Interfaith Choir, New Life Ministries Youth Chalice Dancers, NES students, and Neville Richardson.

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The New Life Ministries Youth Chalice Dancers perform at the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at the Summer Street Church.