Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 15, 1977
Caption:
Today is the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's birth, but the Ann Arbor Public Schools commemorated the event yesterday, with an in-service afternoon program for teachers and administrators at Pioneer High. Following presentations by Supt. Harry Howard, Asst. Supt. Robert Potts, and Prof. James Standifer of the U-M Music School there was a program by a jazz quartet of local musicians, which included Pioneer High teacher Robert Elliott on drums. The remainder of the program was furnished by artists of the New Black Repertory Company, including dancers, shown above in "African Welcome Dance." Other company members presented poetry and song to honor Dr. King. The company has also scheduled public appearances Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights next week at Mack Elementary School. (Staff photos by Jack Stubbs)

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 15, 1977
Caption:
Today is the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's birth, but the Ann Arbor Public Schools commemorated the event yesterday, with an in-service afternoon program for teachers and administrators at Pioneer High. Following presentations by Supt. Harry Howard, Asst. Supt. Robert Potts, and Prof. James Standifer of the U-M Music School there was a program by a jazz quartet of local musicians, which included Pioneer High teacher Robert Elliott on drums. The remainder of the program was furnished by artists of the New Black Repertory Company, including dancers, shown above in "African Welcome Dance." Other company members presented poetry and song to honor Dr. King. The company has also scheduled public appearances Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights next week at Mack Elementary School. (Staff photos by Jack Stubbs)

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 17, 1983
Caption:
IN MARTIN'S MEMORY -- Approximately 350 people braved the cold weather Sunday to participate in a Unity March commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The marchers walked from the Washtenaw County Court House to the Second Baptist Church at 850 Red Oak. In the picture, they are nearing the church, where a memorial and rededication service were held. Mayor Louis D. Belcher prclaimed Sunday Martin Luther King., Jr. Day in Ann Arbor. More picture of the march are on the Back Page.