The Northfield Human Rights Commission met again tonight for its monthly meeting. A good amount of the time was dedicated to finalizing their hard work for the upcoming celebration remembering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This year’s event will be held on Monday, January 11th at the Northfield Middle School Auditorium (2200 Division Street).
The featured speaker is Professor James Farrell of the Department of History at St. Olaf College.
Music will be provided by the Northfield Youth Choir, St. Olaf Gospel Ensemble and Carleton College African Drummers.
Refreshments will be served following the celebration.
The event will also mark the announcement of the 2004 Human Rights Award recipient.
We would also like to thank the sponsors who have come forward so far to assist with the Celebration:
Carleton College, First National Bank of Northfield, Northfield Hospital, Kwik Kopy Printing, Northfield Ministerial Association, St. Olaf College, Northfield Public Schools, National Honor Society, Community National Bank, City of Northfield, Econofoods, Rotary Club of Northfield, and Wells Fargo Bank.
This is a fantastic event celebrating the excellent legacy and remarkable life of one of the most significant people of the 20th Century. I would strongly encourage you to attend.