Tribute to a king - Travel Guide - honoring Martin Luther King Jr - Brief Article

Ebony, Jan, 2002 by Joy Bennett Kinnon

Courage or cowardice? Faith or fear? These were not just choices for the 1960s when Martin Luther King Jr.'s ministry was most active. They are also choices for these times. King often faced danger and fear, yet he persisted. This month as the country struggles to regain its footing in the aftermath of attacks, we honor a man who lived with constant terror and yet exemplified faith and courage every day. He would have been 73 this month and the King family and King Center encourage supporters of King's Dream to give a day of service in honor of his work and his life.

WHAT'S HAPPENING WHERE

ATLANTA

* Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner sponsored by the Martin Luther King Center for NonViolent social Change. Hyatt Regency. Jan. 20.

* The Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service. Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jan. 21.

* A King Celebration, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's annual musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King International Chapel, Morehouse College. 8 p.m. Jan. 17.

* Pictures Tell the Story: Ernest C. Withers. Photographic exhibit by civil rights photographer Ernest C. Withers. High Museum of Art, Folk Art and Photography Galleries. Jan. 1-26.

BALTIMORE

* The second annual citywide the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Parade. South on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Jan. 21.

* Let Freedom Ring--Martin Luther King Celebration. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concert honoring Dr. King's birthday. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15.

CHICAGO

* 31st Annual Black Creativity Program. Museum of Science and Industry. Celebration of Black History Month. Jan. 18-Feb. 28.

* Martinmass Day. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. DuSable Museum. Jan. 20. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. Sponsored by the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. Hyatt-Regency Hotel. 8-10 a.m. Jan. 21.

CLEVELAND

* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Western Reserve Historical Society. 3 p.m., Jan. 13.

* Martin Luther King Jr. Citywide. Celebration. Free admission at museums throughout the city. Jan. 21.

COLUMBUS, Ohio

* Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Open House. A celebration of King's life. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21.

DENVER

* Martin Luther King Jr. March & Rally. A march from City Park to the state capital to celebrate King's life and work. Jan. 21.

DETROIT

* In the Spirit of Martin-The Living Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibition featuring works by 125 artists. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Jan. 14-Aug. 8.

* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Luncheon Program. Wayne State University Campus, Student Center Building. Jan. 21.

EATONVILLE, Fla.

* Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities. Various sites. Jan. 24- 27.

JACKSON, Miss.

* Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration and Parade. From Martin Luther King Drive to Lanier High School. Jan 19.

LOS ANGELES

* Martin Luther King Westside Coalition. Santa Monica Pavilion. Jan. 14.

* Long Beach Martin Luther King Parade and Celebration. The parade begins at 10th and Martin Luther King Blvd. Jan. 19.

* Martin Luther King Celebration. King Park Jan. 19.

* Martin Luther King Kingdom Day Parade. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall. Parade will begin at Crenshaw and Martin Luther King Blvd. Jan. 21.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.

* Martin Luther King Jr. National Civil Rights Museum. Jan. 21.

MIAMI

* Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Festival. Tribute highlighted by a 22-block parade beginning at noon on Flagler & Mowry Streets, Homestead. Jan 19.

NEW ORLEANS

* NOKIA Sugar Bowl. Louisiana Superdome. Jan. 1.

* Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. Jan. 21.

NEW YORK CITY

* Over the Line: The Art and Life of Jacob Lawrence. Exhibit. Whitney Museum of American Art. Through Feb. 8.

PHILADELPHIA

* Affirmations: Objects and Movements that Make Us Feel. Exhibit in honor of the Museum's 25th Anniversary. African American Museum. Through Sept. 9.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

* Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. Steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Jan. 21.

ISLAND DESTINATIONS

BAHAMAS

* New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade. Downtown Nassau. Jan. 1.

BARBADOS

* The Barbados Jazz Festival. The ninth annual event features Dionne Warwick, Dianne Reeves, Freddy Cole, Rachelle Ferrell, Stanley Jordan and Fourplay. Various venues. Jan. 14-20.

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS

* Annual Crucian Christmas Festival. St. Croix. Holiday celebrations continue in January with the New Year's "Tramp," Jan. 1, the Children's Parade, Jan. 4, the Three Kings Day Parade, Jan. 5, and a final calypso show, Jan. 7.