Freedom City 2017: Newcastle commemorates Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King

This year sees the city of Newcastle host a cultural celebration, known as Freedom City 2017, to mark the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King receiving an honorary degree from Newcastle University.

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