Martin Luther King III, Son of historic Afro-descendant rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., will attend the commemoration of Vicente Guerrero, Reported the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Ebrard.
Through his social networks, the chancellor noted that the event will be held on February 14 in Cuilapam de Guerrero, Oaxaca.
I am pleased to inform you that Martin Luther King III, son of the historic leader defending the rights of Afro-descendants, has confirmed his presence at the commemoration dedicated to Vicente Guerrero this Sunday, February 14 in Cuilapam de Guerrero, Oaxaca.
– Marcelo Ebrard C. (@m_ebrard) February 11, 2021
Cultural activities for commemorations of 2021
Throughout this year there will be different commemorations, such as the 200th anniversary of the consummation of Independence and the 500th anniversary of the fall of Tenochtitlan.
In this regard, the Ministry of Culture reported that 72 activities will be held, including exhibitions, opening of archaeological windows and awards for archaeological, historical and ethnological research theses.
The head of the unit, Alejandra Frausto, explained that on the occasion of the 190th anniversary of the execution of Vicente Guerrero on February 14, an exhibition will be held in Cuilápam de Guerrero, Oaxaca.
“There is a lot to highlight about this character. The exhibition will show how he was responsible for the promulgation of the formal decree on the abolition of slavery, on September 15, 1829,” he said. last week the official.