Citizens Bank and the Citizens Bank Foundation have contributed more than $100,000 to support three events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Boston, including the 41st MLK Jr. Memorial Scholarship Breakfast, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House and the Boston Children’s Chorus’s annual MLK Jr. Tribute Concert.
"We are very pleased to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by supporting these events, which engage families, community, business and civic leaders," said Jerry Sargent, president, Citizens Bank, Massachusetts. "We hope that as many people as possible can take part and enjoy the celebrations, marking the birth of such an extraordinary activist."
The annual MLK Jr. Memorial Breakfast was held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. More than 1,200 people attended the event, which raised funds to support student scholarships and community programs, according to a statement.
Today, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston opened its door to the public for free in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Boston Children’s Chorus’s annual MLK Jr. Tribute Concert will be held tonight at the New England Conservatory where more than 100 youth will perform.
