The event is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18 and will be a pre-recorded retrospective of previous celebrations in the city. Highlights will include excerpts from notable keynote speakers such as Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, Andrew Humphrey of WDIV, Huel Perkins of Fox 2, Honorable Judge Cynthia Stephens, journalist and talk show hostess Mildred Gaddis and Wayne County Community College Chancellor Dr. Curtis Ivery and others. The event will also showcase past years of musical performances and the City Freedom Walks, which were conducted to honor all of those who marched with Dr. King more than 50 years ago.
“The City of Westland has celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. King for over 15 years,” commented Mayor William R. Wild. “We continue that tradition in a virtual format, this year and reflect on the messages of the past that still hold true today.”
The virtual celebration can be seen on WLND (Comcast channel 12, Wide Open West channel 10 and AT&T U-Verse channel 99), Facebook and the WLND YouTube Channel.
For more information, call (734) 467-3200.
