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Martin Luther King Jr. Free Concert Series Enchants Brooklyn
Gospel Night Draws Crowds To Wingate Field

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New York, NY - July 23, 2003 — Hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and sponsored by Health Plus and others, the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series is again delighting Brooklynites this summer.
 
The Martin Luther Ling Jr. Concert Series takes place at Wingate Field, Winthrop Street. Entrances are between Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues. The free concerts began July 14th and will be held every Monday at 7:30 pm until August 25th.
 
Last Monday's concert featured renowned gospel acts including GODSONS, Angela Spivey, and Donnie McClurkin, who had the crowd dancing joyously to the melodies. Other upcoming acts include India.Arie and Boyz II Men.


Health Plus's Manuel Quezada, Tahirah Muhammed, and Yvonne Riley-Tepie stand with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz at one of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. concert nights

Internationally famous gospel singer Donnie McClurkin dazzles the audience at the Martin Luther King Jr. concert series

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