Dedication Week for King Memorial

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Dedication Week for King Memorial: Huge crowds of area residents and visitors are expected to mingle with dignitaries, congressional leaders and the diplomatic corps this week at events marking the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. Tuesday is DC Residents' Day as Mayor Vincent Gray and the Mayor’s Host Committee – which includes Metro Council President Jos Williams – will welcome District residents to preview the newest memorial on the National Mall. “In addition to Dr. King’s well-known battles for economic justice, organized labor has played a key role in making this Memorial a reality,” says Williams, “and working people will want to be there to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of struggle.” Hours are 8a-10P; line begins at 23 Street and Independence Avenue, SW; Tickets are not required. Click here for details on this and other events this week and watch Union City for details on labor-related MLK Memorial events.