"The MLK March really summarizes what MCS is about as a school. And it shows that we are passionate about activism and that we are working for a better future."

- Eleanor ‘24, MCS Eighth Grader 


Our 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March is just one week away!

Eighth graders at MCS are busy making signs and thinking about social justice issues that are important to them! 


We invite you to join us! Below is the march route and list of speakers at each of the stops. 


We hope to see you on MLK Day! If you can’t join us in person, we welcome you to watch the livestream on our Facebook page.

Route: 2024 MLK Commemorative March

January 15, 2024

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


Stop 1: Harriet Tubman Memorial (West 122nd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard)

Approximate Time: 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.


Speakers:

  • Kaelyn (Education and Race)
  • Gina (Gender Equality)
  • Ellen (Immigration and Citizenship)
  • Luke (Education and Race)
  • Phoebe (Sexism in our Healthcare System)
  • Luka (Gun Violence)
  • Amanda (Latina Representation)


Route to Next Stop:

  • Walk south on the west side of Frederick Douglass Boulevard
  • At the northeast corner of Frederick Douglass Boulevard and West 110th Street, cross to:


Stop 2: Frederick Douglass Circle (Frederick Douglass Boulevard at West 110th Street)

Approximate Time: 10:55 - 11:35 a.m.


Speakers:

  • Miles (Racism in the Criminal Justice System)
  • D. (Climate Change)
  • Liam (Mental Health)
  • Bri (Gun Violence)
  • Rhea (Latinx Representation)
  • Cole (Climate Change)
  • Maine (Education)


Route to Next Stop: 

  • Cross to the northwest corner of Frederick Douglass Boulevard and West 110th Street
  • Walk west on the northside of West 110th Street
  • At the northeast corner of West 110th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, turn right until we get to:


Stop 3: St John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue)

Approximate Time: 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


Speakers:

  • Khalil (Palestine and Israel) 
  • Arli (Domestic Violence) 
  • Dominic (Climate Change)
  • Owen (LGBTQI+ Justice)
  • Gidebo (Mental Health)
  • Audrey (Transgender Rights) 


Route to Next Stop: 

  • Walk south on the east side of Amsterdam Avenue
  • At the northeast corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 110th Street, turn right
  • Walk west on the northside of West 110th Street
  • At the northwest corner of West 110th Street and Broadway, turn right
  • Walk south on the west side of Broadway
  • At the northwest corner of Broadway and West 108th Street, turn right
  • Walk west on the northside of West 108th Street
  • Cross Riverside Drive and turn left, walking south on the pedestrian path following Riverside Drive 
  • At the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and West 86th Street, cross to:


Stop 4: West Side Campaign Against Hunger (263 West 86th Street)

Approximate Time: 1:00 - 1:15 p.m.


Speakers: 

  • Elias (Healthcare and Poverty)
  • Mailana (Racism in the Criminal Justice System) 


Route to Next Stop: 

  • Walk east on the north side of West 86th Street 
  • At the northeast corner of West 86th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, turn right
  • Walk south on the east side of Amsterdam Avenue
  • At the southeast Corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 85th Street, turn left, getting to:


Stop 5: Manhattan Country School (150 West 85th Street)

Approximate Time: 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.


Speakers: 

  • Jace (Gun Control)
  • Eleanor (Domestic Violence)
  • Tommy (Palestine and Israel)
  • Helena (Education and Race)
  • Antonin (Climate Change)
  • Javier (Race and the Criminal Justice System)

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