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Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance to host MLK celebration Jan. 19 in Sterling

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FILE - In this 1960 file photo, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta. The estate of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has reached an agreement with HarperCollins Publishers for rights to his archive. HarperCollins released King's first book more than 60 years ago. The King Estate had been publishing books since 2009 with the Beacon Press. (AP Photo, File)

FILE - In this 1960 file photo, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta. (AP)

STERLING – The Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Justice Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 19.

The celebration begins at 2 p.m. at the First Church of Nazerene, 411 13th Ave., Sterling.

All are welcome to attend this free celebration that will highlight King’s dream of peace and justice for all and will include music, poetry, educational information, a recognition of community members who exhibited King’s dream and refreshments.

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