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The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Racial Equity Office is hosting the 42nd annual tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Friday, Jan. 13, from 10-11 a.m. at Crispus Attucks High School, according to the IPS website.
The program will air virtually and can be viewed throughout the community via the IPS YouTube channel and on WFYI-1.
The 2023 theme is “Our Responsibility: Creating a Just, Equitable, Anti-Racist Society.”
The keynote speaker is Fred Payne, president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Central Indiana.
Also speaking at the event:
The program also includes performances by Building Blocks Academy Scholars, Arsenal Technical High School’s Titan Harmony, Crispus Attucks High School’s JROTC Color Guard and Music Specialist Brandon Bufford; and Shortridge High School Dance Soloist, Elena Nissan Thomas.
IPS schools will be closed Jan. 16 in observance of the national holiday.