Congressman Cohen to Speak at Candlelight Vigil For Martin Luther King Tonight

“I am very pleased to be a part of this important event on the anniversary of one of the darkest days in the history Memphis,” said Congressman Cohen. “As we rededicate ourselves to Dr. King’s dream, I will be standing alongside some of the most important civil rights activists in the country and some of my personal heroes in Congress, John Conyers and John Lewis. Tonight will provide a fitting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy and I am very proud to be representing the citizens of the 9th District on this important day.”

The event is open to the public and media are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Congressman Cohen’s District Office at 901-544-4131.

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Contact:
Marilyn Dillihay, Press Secretary, (202) 225-3265/ (202) 368-9275 (mobile)
Charlie Gerber, Communications Assistant, (202) 225-3265 / (202) 320-2817 (mobile)