Needham Diversity Initiative

Thank you Needham Local and The Needham Channel for covering the Martin Luther King, Jr Day Celebration !

Needham Lifts Voices, Spirits for MLK Day Ceremony – Needham Local Arts & Entertainment Town Celebrations & Events Needham Lifts Voices, Spirits for MLK Day Ceremony Cameron Morsberger January 19, 2026 • In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy, Needham students and residents channeled their tributes through the arts on Monday. The f...

TODAY ~ Needham's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration starts soon!

Thank you to the DPW and NHS Custodian for clearing the parking lot, walkways, and stairs at the high school.

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Brother Dennis Slaughter has been part of Needham's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration for many years, enthusiastically playing the piano and singing, and getting the audience to their feet to sing along to "We Shall Overcome" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing". He believes gospel music is a source of encouragement and hope, especially in troubled times, and serves as the artistic director of the Boston Pops Gospel Choir and the music director at Parkway United Methodist Church in Milton. At this year's event, he will be joined by 3 singers and a saxophonist.

Come celebrate at this family friendly and free event on Monday, January 19th, from 9:30-11:30am, at the Needham High School Auditorium.

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Needham’s 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration was covered by the Needham Observer.

Student performances will highlight local MLK Day event - Needham Observer by Jen Bello - Using their creativity to build large sculptures out of papier-mache and found objects, Needham High School students will bring their artworks to life as outsized puppets during the town’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Jan. 19. The event, which will be held at the NHS audit...

Listen Up - You won't want to miss the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Needham, MA!

Under the creative direction of Kate Jellinghaus, a visual arts teacher at Needham High School, students have been sculpting paper mache objects, such as these ears and big mouth megaphone. They will be part of a collaborative performance of song, dance, spoken word, and large scale puppetry between Needham Public School students and the OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center. Their portion of the program is entitled “We the People”, which honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 250th anniversary of our nation.

Come to this family friendly and free event on Monday, January 19th, from 9:30-11:30am, at the Needham High School Auditorium.

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