A Jan. 13 list of events for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday gave an incorrect time for Monday's free "Let Freedom Ring" concert at the Kennedy Center. The start time is 3 p.m.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Remembered
On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. thrilled the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial with his "I Have a Dream" speech.
(Associated Press)
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Lecture and Book Signing Nick Kotz, author of "Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Laws That Changed America," will be hosted by the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County. 1 to 2 p.m. 4243 Loudoun Ave., The Plains. Free. 540-253-7488.
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THE DISTRICT
Edelman Speech Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children's Defense Fund, discusses King and his hopes for the nation's children. 10:30 a.m. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Satterlee Hall, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-363-8286, Ext. 202.
Citywide Bell Ringing D.C. churches will ring their bells, starting at noon, to commemorate the life and contributions of King. City officials will assemble at St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 727 5th St. NW, at 12:30 p.m. for a bell-ringing ceremony.
District Tribute The city will hold its 21st annual observance, with the Rev. Matthew L. Watley of Reid Temple AME Church as featured speaker and entertainment by the Eastern Senior High School Choir and Vanessa R. Williams of the Smallwood Singers. 4 p.m. University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, Building 46, main auditorium.
Gospel Concert ". . . That All Men Are Created Equal . . . " is the theme of a musical tribute. 4 to 6 p.m. Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th St. NW. Free. 202-829-2774.
MARYLAND
Awards Banquet Alvin Thornton, a Howard University official, will be the keynote speaker. Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson and Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele will also speak. 2 p.m. Best Western College Park Inn, 8601 Baltimore Ave., College Park. $40. Reservation deadline is today. 301-773-1274.
Gospel Quartet The Sensational Nightingales will perform. 4 p.m. Union Bethel AME Church, 6810 Floral Park Rd., Brandywine. Free. 301-372-6036.
Calvert County Concert A mass choir of choir members from churches in Calvert County will perform. 6 p.m. Huntingtown High School auditorium, 4125 N. Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown. Free. 410-535-0413.
Howard County Tribute The Howard County Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission presents its 21st annual program, with guest speaker District Court Judge Pamila J. Brown, vocalist Julie Hall and local entertainment. 4 p.m. Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, off Little Patuxent Parkway. Free. 410-313-6430.
