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CURRENT SCHEDULE OF 2010 MLK EVENTS
(Please send us information about your organization’s related MLK event)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010; 12 Noon: The Royal Hawaiian Band (RHB) Concert at Iolani Palace is dedicated to Queen Liliuokalani and Dr. King. The RHB under the direction of Bandmaster Michael Nakasone, was founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III and is one of the last living links to Hawaii’s monarchy. Now an agency of the City & County of Honolulu, the RHB is the only full-time municipal band in the United States.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010; 5:30 pm: Annual Candlelight & Bell Ringing Ceremony at Honolulu’s Nagasaki Peace Bell on the grounds of Honolulu Hale; Lauhala and Beretania Streets We celebrate this solemn event on Dr. King’s actual birthday (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968). Dr. King said, “There will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with a new meaning, “My country, ’tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim’s pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring.” We will again make a resounding noise with our bell ringing to proclaim the fundamental importance of freedom in our own lives, in our island, our nation, and our world. And we will ring out to call attention to the insensitivity, injustice, and inequality that curtails freedom and happiness throughout society. While our actions are symbolic, they have tremendous potential. We invite you to join in this wonderful work beginning today. Make freedom ring!

MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010; 9 am: The 22nd Annual Parade will travel down Kalakaua Avenue from Magic Island and culminates with a post-parade Unity Rally at Kapiolani Park. After the parade, the bandstand comes alive all day with stellar music and entertainment. There wil be great local & ethnic foods, a children’s playground, community booths and other vendors. Hawaii’s parade is truly “the people’s parade”. In 2009, over 50 units and some 1000 people marched or rode in the parade, many thousands watched from the sidewalks and buildings in Waikiki and an estimated 3000 attended the 2009 post-parade celebration.

The MLK Coalition also co-sponsor the International Peace Poem Project with local winners announced in April of 2010 by each of the island Mayors. We invite you to view the web-site @ to learn how you can participate in this worldwide affirmation of the sanctity of the human spirit.

Our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Souvenir book is free and available to the public during the various events. Mahalo to the City & County of Honolulu for their kind assistance and kokua. Previous books can be read and downloaded Here.

THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE POEM PROJECT
Our organization co-sponsors the International Peace Poem project with local winners announced in April of 2009 by each Mayor on all Islands. We invite you to view their web-site to learn how you can participate in this worldwide affirmation of the sanctity of the human spirit.,

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SOUVENIR BOOK We publish an annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Souvenir book which is printed at no cost to us by the City & County of Honolulu. Mahalo for their kind assistance and kokua! It is free and available to the public during the various events. The 2009 and other Souvenir books may be downloaded and printed HERE.

PLEASE MAIL CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT OUR EVENTS TO:
MLK-Hawai`i
590 Farrington Highway #210
P.O. 163, Kapolei, Hawai`ii 96707

2009 EVENT ARCHIVE

JANUARY 15-16, 2009

The University of Hawai`i Faculty of African Descent presents:
The Third Biennial Winter Institute For Black Studies
The ‘Alternative’ African Diaspora: Interdisciplinary Roundtables on Emergent, Oppositional and New Discourses in the Field.
Please see www.uhwibs.com for further information.

Friday January 16th, 2009
12:00 Noon
Royal Hawaiian Band Concert at Iolani PalaceHosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coalition-Hawaii, the Royal Hawai`ian Band (RHB) Concert at Iolani Palace is dedicated to Queen Lili`uokalani and Dr. King. The RHB under the direction of Bandmaster Michael Nakasone, was founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III and is one of the last living links to Hawaii’s monarchy. Now an agency of the City & County of Honolulu, the RHB is the only full-time municipal band in the United States. Learn more about Hawai`i’s cultural treasure HERE.

Friday January 16th, 2009
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Soka Gakkai International USA (SGI-USA) Buddist Association
for Peace, Culture & Education presents
The Culture of Peace Distinguished Speaker SeriesThe 2009 Culture of Peace Distinguished Speaker Series in Hawaii features Dr. Lawrence E. Carter Sr., Dean of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Carter is recognized for his significant contributions in the promotion of peace, education and culture through lectures and exhibits in our local, national, and global communities.

Dr. Carter will present a lecture entitled, Affirming the Dignity of All. The Culture of Peace speaker series encourages the humanistic philosophy and values of nonviolence, personal transformation, and responsible citizenship. Our common values of peace, inspires hope and change in a time of conflict and uncertainty. Join us in strengthening our common thread of humanity as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Where: Punahou School, Thurston Chapel
1601 Punahou Street
Telephone 595-6324 or email vovhawaii@gmail.com
Learn about SGI-USA HERE.

Saturday January 17th, 2009
5:30 pmThe 100th anniversary NAACP Awards Gala. Details and ticket information HERE.

Sunday January 18th, 2009
5:30 pm
Candlelight Nagasaki Peace Bell Ringing CeremonyThe Annual Candlelight Nagasaki Peace Bell Ringing Ceremony on the Civic Center grounds of Honolulu Hale; Lauhala and Beretania Streets. The event is also Hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coalition-Hawaii. Learn more about the International Peace Bells HERE.

Monday January 19th, 2009
9:00 am
The 21st Annual Parade & Unity RallyOur parade forms at Magic Island beginning at 7:30 am then travels through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue, and culminates with a post-parade Unity Rally at Kapiolani Park. There, the bandstand comes alive with stellar music and entertainment, families can enjoy great local & ethnic foods, a children’s playground, community booths, and a variety of interesting vendors. Hawai`is parade is truly “the people’s parade”. In 2008, over 50 units and some 1000 people marched or rode in the parade, many thousands watched from the sidewalks and buildings in Waikiki, and an estimated 3000 attended the 2008 post-parade celebration. View photos of the 2008 Parade & Unity Rally HERE.