BELOVED COMMUNITY: CIVIL RIGHTS TO HUMAN RIGHTS
The Shaker Heights PTO is proud to partner with the Shaker Heights Schools, City of Shaker Heights, the Shaker Public Library, and the Shaker Schools Foundation for the 2025 MLK Day Celebration and Commemoration. Join us as we explore our shared humanity in the following events:
THE LIFE & TEACHINGS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Follow along with this multimedia learning guide to gain a deeper understanding of Dr. King’s role in nonviolent resistance locally, nationally, and worldwide. Your family’s copy can be found here.
Senior Art-Making Event
Wednesday, January 8, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building
Shaker Heights seniors (age 55 and over) are invited to an art-making activity based on the theme, “Many Voices, One CommUnity.” No prior art experience is needed. Art materials and light refreshments will be provided. Finished art pieces will be on display at the City's Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on January 16. The art-making event is free but registration requested at shakerheightsoh.gov/senior-art. Join us at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building.
Arts-Inspired Celebration
Thursday, January 16, 7:00 pm
Shaker Heights Middle School
This soul-stirring event will feature photographer Donald Black and spoken word poet Ali Black performing a commissioned work; live music by Dave Gulley and the Cleveland Chorale; dance performed by the Shaker Heights High School group, Sankofa; recitations; and an intergenerational art exhibit of works by local seniors and Shaker Heights Middle School students.
Community Conversation and Meal Catered by Zanzibar Soul Fusion
Sunday, January 19, 1:30-3:30 pm
Saint Dominic School
The public is invited to “Achieving the Beloved Community: It Starts with Me.” In the spirit of Dr. King's “beloved community,” residents are invited to share a free meal catered by Shaker Square-based Zanzibar Soul Fusion, and participate in a discussion with neighbors around the question: What can we do to make sure Shaker Heights is a beloved community? Note: while the St. Dominic address is Norwood Road, the parking lot entrance is on Van Aken Boulevard. Free event but registration is required at shakerheightsoh.gov/community-
