In this historical photo, a group of Covington youth participated in the 1993 Ida Spence United Methodist Church's Martin Luther King Candlelight march. Photo used courtesy of the Kenton County Public Library.

COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at Covington City Hall will be closed Monday to honor the federal holiday marking the birth anniversary of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Meanwhile, an event to honor King’s legacy will be held Saturday (tomorrow) morning in the city. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. and will run until about 11: 45 a.m. at Church of Our Savior Parish Hall, 246 E. 10th St.

Topics of discussion will center on health disparities and racial equity, including a presentation by the MCRC Program (Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories) from Northern Kentucky University.

The program is free and open to everyone, but out of courtesy please wear a mask when you’re not eating.

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