'Continuing The Dream': Morehouse College hosts annual MLK Day of Service

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'Continuing The Dream': Morehouse College hosts annual MLK Day of Service

Morehouse College is hosting its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration with a variety of events, including a Day of Service, a lecture and conversation series, and a film festival, to honor Dr. King's legacy and engage the community in service.

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