New Orleans Public Library
Black History Month 2002

Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Holiday January 17, 2002 New Orleans Public Library's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, our annual kickoff to Black History Month, was held at the Main Library on January 17. This year's observance of Black History Month pays tribute to the poet Langston Hughes, on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The program featured as keynote speaker local actor, journalist and businessman James B. Borders IV and a performance by the McDonogh 35 Senior High School Drama Ensemble. Here are some photographs from this event.

City Librarian Tiana Williams

Reverend Simmie Lee Harvey

NOPL Board Vice-Chair Sylvia Turner

Keynote speaker James B. Borders IV

Honored guests

A view of the audience

In the following photographs, members of the McDonogh 35 Drama Ensemble perform This Is for Martin: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Link HERE for a list of performers and contact information for the ensemble.

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• Back to Black History Month 2002 Calendar
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