“New York’s Beloved Community Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”

Held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. In addition to the inspirational speakers, there were performances by Tonya Motley and the Chorus, the Capital District Youth Ensemble, the Capital Region Youth and Young Adult Community Choir, Taína Asili, Gwen Laster, and Melvin Crispell III.

Photography by Timothy Reidy.

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