Martin and Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Fri Jan 20, 2023
3:30pm ET
Age: 3-10
Price: Included with museum admission; Free for children under 17
Location:
New York Historical Society
(212) 873-3400
170 Central Park West, New York, NY, 10024
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a reading of Martin and Mahalia: His Words, Her Song, written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney.

Both Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahalia Jackson were born with strong voices: his for words, hers for song, both for sharing the gospel of equal rights and justice for Black Americans. On August 28, 1963, Martin shared his “I Have a Dream” speech and Mahalia shared her music at the March on Washington, a day when thousands of people gathered together to work towards racial equality.

After the story, make a microphone craft inspired by Martin and Mahalia’s powerful voices!

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