A number of public observances are planned today for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
A community-wide celebration took place at 9 at the Eastman Theater. The keynote speaker was the president of Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Dr. Angela Sims.
RIT planned a celebration at the Student Alumni Union.
The Strong Museum of Play is hosting a day of compassion -- with performances and interactive play.
Union workers at Strong Hospital planned an 11:30 celebration at the Whipple Auditorium.
And the 19th Ward Association will host its annual Luminary Night at 6 p.m. at various locations in the neighborhood.
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