23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy of Environmental and Social Justice: Yale Peabody Museum, Jan. 20-21

23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Environmental and Social Justice at the Yale Peabody Museum, Sunday, Jan. 20, 12 to 4 p.m. & Monday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Yale Peabody Museum will open its doors once again in honor of Dr. King and his efforts to ensure environmental and social justice among all people. Free, the weekend’s activities will include world-class performances, community open mics, and educational activities for visitors of all ages.

Special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. programming also includes the 10th Annual Youth Gathering, Professional Poetry Slam, Art Contest and Storytelling at the New Haven Museum.

Sunday, Jan. 20: Don’t miss out on the World Stage Performances, Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Ave., located on the 1st Floor in the Great Hall of Dinosaurs!

10th Annual Teen Summit, Kroon Hall, 95 Prospect St. All teens are invited to the Teen Summit on the 3rd floor, from noon to 3 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 21: World Stage Performances, Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Ave. in the Great Hall of Dinosaurs!

Zannette Lewis Environmental and Social Justice Professional Poetry Slam and Community Open Mic. The Community Open Mic will take place in the David Friend Hall on the third floor, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Come and check out the Professional Poetry Slam located in David Friend Hall, starting at 1 p.m. Watch and listen to the wonderful stories that these poets will perform.

Join local storytellers at the New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave., for family-friendly stories.

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Programs Office at (203) 432-3776 or [email protected].