Beloved Community International Expo is Sept. 10

The King Center is hosting its annual Beloved Community International Expo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Martin Luther King National Historical Park and the King Center, 449 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta.

Participants may experience different cultures, languages, musical performances, a Kids’ Zone, prizes and food.

“Help us to show up and show out by bringing your friends and family to celebrate our collective diversity,” according to a King Center statement.

The free event is open to all ages.

Co-sponsors include the National Park Service and the Atlanta Consular Corp (representing more than 20 countries).

For more information, visit TheKingCenter.org/what-we-do/beloved-community-international-expo.

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