Mayor Ras J. Baraka, members of the Newark Municipal Council and other dignitaries will celebrate the City of Newark’s 29th Annual “Sing in Praise of King” observance today, Thursday, January 26, 2016, at 7 p.m., in Newark Symphony Hall. Symphony Hall is located at 1020 Broad Street in downtown Newark.

The City of Newark has been celebrating the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for more than two decades. Each year this observance is held in Newark and draws large audiences who celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with songs of praise, musical performances, and powerful oratory.

This observance’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Marc Lamont Hill.  Dr. Hill is an academic, journalist, author, activist, television personality and Professor of African American Studies at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. There will be special performances by gospel music singer and songwriter Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett and gospel group The Mighty Clouds of Joy. 

This event is open to the general public but seating is limited.To obtain FREE tickets, please contact Newark Symphony Hall Box Office at 973-643-8014.

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For more information, contact the Press Information Office – (973) 733-8004.

E-mail: Pressoffice@ci.newark.nj.usm