CELEBRATE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AT THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
“Dr. MLK: From Slavery, 2 Dreams, 2 Presidency”
TACOMA–Jan. 2 – Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the
Washington State History Museum
, with performances from a variety of artists and FREE admission to the museum all day.
From 2 – 5 p.m. on January 19, celebrate King’s dream with a past-to-present tribute of
African American history. Programming will focus on how the African American community’s defiance of
slavery and fight for civil rights culminated in the election of an African American president. This
annual event is expected to bring in around 1,800 guests, as it does every year.
Harold Moss, Tacoma’s first African American mayor, will emcee the program. Moss recently
co-curated the Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way exhibit at the
History Museum.
Join us as we pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this program designed to
inspire, enlighten, and invoke the dreams of a nation!
PERFORMERS
Henry Foss Gospel Choir will lead the festivities with uplifting songs of praise. The 2008-9 gospel
group, founded by Mya Washington, is made up of seventeen members ranging from freshmen to seniors
from all backgrounds. These students participate in church choirs all around Tacoma, and have joined
together to bring their positive energy to their school.
Seattle’s acclaimed folk teller, Eva Abrahm, will present an engaging monologue of the African American
slavery experience, through the perspective of a slave. Abrahm is an educator of African American
history in Seattle.
Tacoma’s own hip-hop and spoken-word artist, Josh Rizeberg, will perform an electrifying new
spoken-word piece in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rizeberg is a lyrical activist, and
will release his debut CD “Spoken Worlds” in May.
Silent Praize Mini Mimers will perform a high-energy, silent gospel performance using creative movement
and gestures to convey the gospel experience. Mini Mimers are a group of 8-13 year old students from
Emmanuel Apostolic Church who use the art of mime to praise and glorify.
The Brick City Krump Dancers use music and dance to tell the story of the ancestor’s tribal world, to
invoke the passion and fury of inner-city youth, and to redirect the anger of history into a beauty of
movement.
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About the
Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum, flagship of the Washington State Historical Society, is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off 1-5. The Washington State History Museum presents exhibits, programs and events that bring Washington's history to life. The Washington State Historical Society has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and vividly presenting Washington's rich and varied history since 1891.
HOURS - Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with extended hours and FREE admission every third Thursday from 2 - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADMISSION - $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, age 60
and above; $6 for students and military with valid ID; children, age 5 and below, and members are always
FREE.
CONTACT – 1-888-BE THERE, www.WashingtonHistory.org
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Washington State History Museum
253-798-5877