‘Shining a Light’ presentation on Monument Circle honors MLK

INDIANAPOLIS  (WISH) — Hoosiers can proceed to have a good time the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a particular tribute for Black Historical past Month.

“Shining a Mild” is a vibrant gentle and video present that may illuminate the AES Constructing on Monument Circle every night time this month.

The mission of “Shining a Mild” is to have a good time pioneers on a mission to encourage humanity.

The Indiana Civil Rights Fee, a state company that enforces civil rights legal guidelines in Indiana and investigates complaints of discrimination, chosen Dr. King as a key determine to hold its message of humanity.

The ICRC labored with Downtown Indy, Innovation, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Vacation Fee to develop the sunshine present.

“Those that walked with Dr. King had been from all backgrounds and variety. We needed to point out the identical factor — to have individuals from all walks of life be part of our video as we talked about humanity and what which means. Every part from guaranteeing individuals have a possibility for training, meals, and residing locations,” Greg Wilson Sr., government director of the Indiana Civil Rights Fee, mentioned.

Along with Dr. King and different well-known faces, you’ll additionally hear from some fellow Hoosiers.

Gov. Eric Holcomb, Go to Indy president and CEO Leonard Hoops, native Woman Scouts, members of the Indy-based Internal Magnificence youth program, and others will share a storyline emphasizing the significance of humanity.

“Lots of the time, individuals simply assume we’re Indiana civil rights, however we additionally wish to be part of the neighborhood to remind individuals how vital it’s to provide again and to serve,” Wilson mentioned.

You possibly can see the presentation each night time at 7:30, 8:45, and 10:15 in entrance of the AES Constructing (previously the IPL Constructing) on Monument Circle.