Hampton Roads Community News
Citizens Observe MLK Day Across Area
HAMPTON ROADS
Citizens across Hampton Roads observed the 2019 King Holiday on Monday, Jan. 21 with speeches, breakfasts, and marches. King events that occurred in Norfolk included a concert on Sunday night and a program on Monday at the Attucks Theatre, followed by a short walk to the King Memorial. At the same time, Portsmouth’s Church and Community In Action hosted its annual King breakfast at the Edmonds Center that was well-attended by its civic, religious and city leaders and residents.
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