Newcastle upon tyne, UK. 29th Oct, 2017. Freedom on the Tyne Parade celebrate the inspiring visit of Dr Martin Luther King Jr receiving his honorary degree 50 years ago. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, October 29th. Credit: David Whinham/Alamy Live News


Freedom City commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. receiving his honorary degree from Newcastle University. Newcastle celebrate the inspiring visit of Dr Martin Luther King Jr to Tyneside fifty years ago by paying homage to those who gave their lives and by paying homage to those who suffered in pursuit of change. through the streets of NewcastleGateshead will come a unique afternoon of theatre, music, dance, circus and art to celebrate the courage and sacrifice of those who have led the long march for civil rights. Starting from different locations across the city, the stories from Selma, Alabama 1965, Amritsar, India 1919, Sharpeville, South Africa 1960, Peterloo, Manchester 1819, and the Jarrow March, Tyneside 1936 will be woven together in a unique immersive performance featuring a local cast of hundreds that will develop throughout the day.


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