This event is in the past.It took place on January 19, 2026 at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Brooklyn's 40th annual MLK tribute brings Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II—"the closest person we have to Martin Luther King, Jr."—alongside soaring gospel from The Fire Ensemble and Afro-contemporary dance. Free entry, all-day programming, families welcome.
Community celebration
Gospel and dance
Intergenerational event
Brooklyn tradition
Tips
🎟️free tickets at 8 AM lobby, first-come basis
🎤join Fire Ensemble with 3+ rehearsals before event
40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fort Greene
Brooklyn's 40th annual MLK tribute brings Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II—"the closest person we have to Martin Luther King, Jr."—alongside soaring gospel from The Fire Ensemble and Afro-contemporary dance. Free entry, all-day programming, families welcome.
Community celebration
Gospel and dance
Intergenerational event
Brooklyn tradition
Tips
🎟️free tickets at 8 AM lobby, first-come basis
🎤join Fire Ensemble with 3+ rehearsals before event
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