A 2015 rally at the Martin Luther King Memorial at 40th and Lancaster Avenue (Photo courtesy of PEC)

The life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. is being celebrated this Monday, Jan. 18. While a lot of MLK Day events and activities will not be held this year because of Covid restrictions, folks are invited to participate in virtual events and outdoor socially-distanced events:

Monday, January 18, 12:30 p.m. at The Bank, 3750 Lancaster Avenue (corner of 38th and Lancaster Ave):

People’s Emergency Center (PEC) will be giving away food and other resources at the site of Rev. King’s Freedom Now tour speech on August 3, 1965 – at the intersection of 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, and Lancaster Avenue. The event will begin at Noon and last until the food has been distributed. The location is also a site on PEC’s Martin Luther King Scavenger Hunt, with a prize of a $100 gift card (go here for more information). 

This virtual event will take place
Wednesday Jan. 20 from 5:30 to. 6:30 p.m.
Register via Zoom at https://t.co/lMfUZeQAUD by Jan. 18. pic.twitter.com/u7kii2pRq0

— Dornsife Center (@DornsifeCenter) January 14, 2021

Join us on Monday at 12:30pm for a storytelling event commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. as it extends into the 21st Century. There’s still a few spots left! If you are interested in telling your story, visit https://t.co/yU4d4P2QbS to submit an interest form. pic.twitter.com/GybK75IJ26

— Dornsife Center (@DornsifeCenter) January 15, 2021

We’ll be honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a VIRTUAL Family Read-Along as part of the annual MLK Day of Service in partnership with @DornsifeCenter, @WestPhillyPN & @PECCaresPhilly on Mon, Jan 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Register: https://t.co/1BYVkvGkU9 pic.twitter.com/6tkU4h08Wn

— Action for Early Learning (@westphillyAFEL) January 7, 2021

Looking forward to this MLK Day conversation with my colleagues @CherelleParker9 and @RepMcClinton! We’ll be discussing Black women’s leadership in gov’t & politics, and how cities can combat structural racism.

Hope you’ll join us Monday evening! RSVP ⬇️ https://t.co/cS97znNsKu

— Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (@CouncilmemberJG) January 15, 2021

Every year for #MLKDay, Chris Woods of @1199CNUHHCE and I hold a speech competition for young people.

This year’s theme: Building Resilience in 2020

Join us January 18th at 6pm to hear what these young people have to say! pic.twitter.com/Ly6TysO67o

— Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (@CMThomasPHL) January 12, 2021

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through music & interviews with prominent Philadelphians continuing his work today. Join us for FREE tonight at 7 PM at https://t.co/jRbgpxZX0y. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/6BrZdEYkTd

— PhilOrch (@philorch) January 18, 2021