MLK Center hosts “Pathway to Freedom” Exhibit Grand Opening and Press Conference on January 15, 2015

| January 15, 2015 | EDITORIALS, LOCAL, NEWS | No Comments
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pathwaytofreedomWhat: The Dallas Civil Rights Museum at the MLK, Jr. Community Center will host a press conference on Thursday, January 15, 2015 for the grand opening of “Pathway to Freedom,” a historical traveling exhibit created by students for students. The exhibit will be on display from January 15, 2015 until March 5, 2015. This event marks the kick-off of the 33rd Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Birthday Celebration.

When: Thursday, January 15 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm —Press Conference

Where: MLK, Jr. Community Center- 2922 MLK Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215

When: Thursday, January 15 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm — Young Professional Meet-Up

Where: MLK Jr. Community Center- 2922 MLK Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215

This is a networking event designed to allow interaction with students from the International NET XChange Group.

Information: This exhibit was created to bring awareness to the experiences and artifacts the students saw while on tour to learn about the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Trail of Tears. Enjoy poetry from Olinka Green and hear from the program sponsor, Yolanda Davis.

This event is hosted by the Dallas Civil Rights Museum at the MLK Community Center. This event is free and open to the public. All media outlets are invited. For information about events, call (214) 670-8418 or go to www.mlkcelebrationdallas.org.