Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014
Noon – 1 p.m.
Paramount Theater
911 Pine St, Seattle
“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”—Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
King County and its employees will host its annual celebration honoring the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and celebrating his vision of an America offering opportunity for all Thursday, January 16.
The historic Paramount Theater will be the backdrop for the celebration. The public is invited to join King County employees for the free event.
King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, one of King County’s human rights icons, will deliver the celebration’s keynote address. Other speakers at the celebration will include King County Executive Dow Constantine.
The celebration will include musical performances by King County’s MLK Singers and a performance by award-winning spoken word artist Christa Bell. The event will also feature the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Essay Award ceremony, sponsored by the King County Civil Rights Commission.
The Paramount Theater is accessible. Sign language interpretation will be provided. Other reasonable accommodations will be provided upon advance request. For more information or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact Paula Harris-White at the King County Department of Executive Services at 206-263-2444.
