On Monday, Jan. 29, The King Center announced its plans to honor Dexter Scott King, the son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a candlelight musical experience.
King passed away on Jan. 22 after a battle with prostate cancer. He will be remembered at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10.
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King was the Chairman of The King Center and preserved his father’s legacy by protecting the center’s intellectual property. This paved the way for legislation that protects the work of creatives today.
The service is free to the public and will be streaming on YouTube and the center’s website.
The family requests that donations in memory of King be given to The King Center. Those interested in donating can text MLKGIVE to 44321.
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