Historical November–December 1999 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Each year the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council and other neighborhood-based institutions join together in honoring the legacy of civil rights leader, the Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In our millenium year, the commemoration will be held at 3:00 p.m. on January 16 at the Grace United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Skinker and Waterman.
This is the first time that Grace Methodist will host our annual event.
Some parking will be available at the new lot at McPherson and Skinker.
The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Justice through Nonviolence.” The speaker who will address this theme is Rabbi Susan Talve of the Central Reform Congregation.
This congregation is currently building its sanctuary on Waterman at Kingshighway.
This is the first Jewish temple built in the city of St. Louis in over a half century. Talve and her congregants are committed to strengthening the city.
The New Cote Brilliante Church Choir will perform again this year. Several nearby schools will be presenting skits and songs to depict King’s life and accomplishments.
A reception will follow the commemoration.
The event is chaired by neighbor Greg Freeman.
It is hoped that many Skinker DeBaliviere residents will join us as we remember history and continue to try to overcome inequality. For more information, call the SDCC office at 862-5122.
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Rabbi Susan Talve. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 1999.
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