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The Atlantic City branch of the NAACP will present the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day march and church program on Monday, Jan. 18. Numerous community leaders, organizations, youth groups and churches will join forces with the NAACP in the historical 11am march down MLK Boulevard, from the Dr. Martin Luther King School Complex to the Civil Rights Garden located on Pacific Avenue.
Following the ceremony at the Civil Rights Garden, the marchers will proceed to the St. James AME Church, located at the corners of New York and Arctic avenues. A moving service celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King is planned. Atlantic City First Ward Councilman G. Bruce Ward will deliver the special address.
Organizations and individuals wishing to participate in the march must assemble at the Martin Luther King School Complex by 10am Monday. The church service starts at noon. NAACP membership applications will also be available.
For more information call 345-6039 or 344-4482.