Concert Commemorates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Lawrence “Larry” Watson and Workforce 2000 will perform in a concert, titled “Still on the Journey: Reparations from Togo to Arkansas,” on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at Holy Cross. The concert, being performed as part of the College’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, is free and open to the public.

“Still on the Journey” is a musical commemoration of the sojourn of African people in the United States and a celebration of those who have benefited from the opportunities made possible by the late Dr. King.

Watson’s performance will include classic gospel favorites, jazz standards, rhythm, soul, and blues music. In addition to his own compositions, Watson will perform songs by Luther Vandross, James Cleveland, Douglass Miller, Sarah Vaugh, Sammy Davis Jr., Peabo Bryson, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Nancy Wilson, Johnny Mathis, and Stevie Wonder, all of which honor the victories of the civil rights movement in the United States.

By joining his musical talents with his life-long struggle for human and civil justice, Watson has become a soulful messenger for the next millennium – a modern-day Paul Robeson.

Master teacher, brilliant songwriter and veteran performer, Watson travels extensively, performing in concerts, and conducting master classes throughout the country and around the globe. He has appeared on several television programs, including his own musical special on WCVB-TV in Boston.

He is a member of the faculties at Berklee College of Music, the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, and Boston College.

Other events planned in honor of Dr. King:

Monday, Jan. 19 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Rehm Library Ecumenical Service, honoring the 75th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaker: Rev. Catherine Reed, Chaplains' Office

Wednesday, Jan. 28 12 p.m. - 1p.m., Hogan 320 Diversity 101 Luncheon Series: "I Remember King," personal reflections by the following members of the College community: Alix Dejean, class of 2004; Thomas Landy, associate director of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture; Audrey J. White, Information Technology Services; and John J. Winters, director of career planning. (Bring your lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided.)

Friday, Jan. 30 12 p.m., Hogan 304 "Acting on the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.," a workshop for faculty, staff and administrators. Limited seating. If you plan to attend, please call 508-793-2411. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Education.

For further information contact Ms. Mable Millner at 508-793-2665, or by e-mail at mmillner@holycross.edu.

Related information:

# www.lawrencewatson.com