What's up in Lansing: Martin Luther King Jr. Day speakers and more

Here's what's going on in town today

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Good day on this cold Monday.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and around town several seminars and speeches will be taking place to commemorate the civil rights leader and the causes he stood for.

One is MLK: The Fight Against Hate Crimes, featuring keynote speaker Jocelyn Benson, founder of the Michigan Allies Project, a group that tracks hate incidents throughout Michigan and provides legal support for victims. There will be music by the Earl Nelson Singers, a Q&A and lunch. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. FREE. International Center, 427 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing.

Another is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Luncheon. Politician, diplomat, activist and pastor Andrew Young discusses peace and justice at the Lansing Center. Special guest vocalist Bishop Jason Nelson performs as well. 11 a.m. $40. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-7637, lansingmi.gov/MLK.

For more events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Adult Rape Survivor Support Group. Registration preferred. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163.

Job Seekers Support Group. Finding the right career. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163, womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org.

Support Group. For the divorced, separated and widowed. 7:30 p.m. St. David's Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272, stdavidslansing.org.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Luncheon. Keynote speaker Andrew Young discusses peace and justice. 11 a.m. $40. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-7637, lansingmi.gov/MLK.Events

MLK: The Fight Against Hate Crimes. Keynote speaker Jocelyn Benson, music by Earl Nelson Singers, Q&A and lunch. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. FREE. International Center, 427 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing.

Social Bridge. Play bridge and meet new people. No partner needed. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. (517) 484-5600.

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