Episode 25: MLK

The GNO Podcast

For many, MLK is an excellent day off in the dreary month of January, but it’s so much more than that. In honor of MLK Day, this mini episode will dive into the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as give some ideas for celebrating his legacy. Recommendations: Volunteer Virtual Weekend: https://www.volunteerfairfax.org/events/mlk-jr-weekend-of-service-2022/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsCjF8UnV3jsekzrjFDIBbuztnpBlvRDyLAm_uSnKK221ywEKLivUtsaAtHfEALw_wcB List of events in Knoxville: https://www.wate.com/community/list-martin-luther-king-jr-day-events-in-knoxville/ Ways to celebrate: https://camp.com/articles/ways-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-at-home March to Washington: https://mlkholidaydc.org/events/2021-mlk-holiday-dc-40th-annual-parade/ Watch the I Have a Dream Speech Discover things about MLK that you didn’t know Create a craft that inspires Important Conversations Take a virtual tour of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Read I Have a Dream Book illustrated by Kadir Nelson Dos and Don’ts of celebrating MLK Day https://www.learningforjustice.org/professional-development/dos-and-donts-of-celebrating-mlk-day Ways to Meaningfully celebrate MLK Day: https://hellogiggles.com/news/politics/9-ways-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-meaningfully/