We honor Dr. King’s radical spirit at this beloved Brooklyn tradition, which rings in a new year with musical performances and an invigorating call to action. Keynote speaker Reginald Dwayne Betts—a poet, lawyer, and founder and CEO of Freedom Reads—offers reflections on freedom anchored in his own journey, his enduring commitment to social justice, and his work to radically transform access to literature in prison. Featuring uplifting performances by Sing Harlem and singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin, this annual tribute invites us to reflect, recharge, and support one another as we carry on Dr. King’s relentless pursuit of equality and justice.
The celebration continues with a free screening of Rustin at 1pm at BAM Rose Cinemas and family friendly activities presented by BAMkids in The Adam Space. Learn more and RSVP below!
The celebration continues with a free screening of Rustin at 1pm at BAM Rose Cinemas and family friendly activities presented by BAMkids in The Adam Space. Learn more and RSVP below!
UPCOMING Performances
VENUE
ACCESSIBILITY
ASL Interpretation provided by Sign Nexus
TICKET INFORMATION
GENERAL ADMISSION
Tickets are free for this event and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8am on January 15 in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House lobby. Please note that providing an RSVP does not guarantee entry.
LIVESTREAM
A livestream will be available on BAM.org during the event. The link will not be available after the program.
Tickets are free for this event and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8am on January 15 in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House lobby. Please note that providing an RSVP does not guarantee entry.
LIVESTREAM
A livestream will be available on BAM.org during the event. The link will not be available after the program.
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM
Major Sponsor of
The 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by the
Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for programming in the
Howard Gilman Opera House and off-site programs provided by: 
Leadership support for
BAM Community programs provided by
The Thompson
Family Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM Film programs
provided by
The Ford Foundation
Leadership support for
virtual programming at BAM provided by
the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation
Major support for programs in
the Lepercq Cinema is provided by
The Lepercq Charitable Foundation
Major Sponsor of
Community Programming at BAM:
