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Martin Luther King Jr.'s life will be commemorated on January 18 this year. Especially after the turmoil of last summer which boiled over after the death of George Floyd, this year's commemorations are especially powerful. Supporters of the continued efforts to support Dr. King's quest should use this day to reflect and rejuvenate, and volunteer if they can. Read more for resources and ideas!

What You Can Do

• Check out https://www.facebook.com/mlkday/
• Find short term and long term and Covid-safe volunteer opportunities right where you live and work https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve/search?fbclid=IwAR2tD0ilVd8Dm8pYvj0xmELE4QtIStLnoW-QJ-pDfUF-dhLtxv1z0FDqx6w#q=MLK%20Day
• Read Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" https://www.csuchico.edu/iege/_assets/documents/susi-letter-from-birmingham-jail.pdf or watch videos about it on YouTube
• Learn how to talk to your children about racism https://www.pbs.org/parents/talking-about-racism 
• Call a like-minded friend to discuss how you're feeling and what you'd like to do in 2021 to bring equity to your spheres of influence
• Read our previous blog posts!
• Volunteer to help PMI Rochester's DEI Committee or other initiatives that support social good in the Rochester area. Email diversity@pmirochester.org for details.