MLK Day is Jan. 15, 2018
Take a Knee for Justice!
Seattle Celebration starts at Garfield High School
23rd Ave at E Jefferson, Seattle
opportunity fair in the Commons 8:30-11:30 a.m.
workshops in classrooms 9:30-10:50 a.m.
rally in gymnasium 11 a.m.
march at 12:30 p.m.
rally at end of march at Westlake Park,
4th & Pine, downtown Seattle
shared meal back at Garfield High School, Commons
all events are free!
a collection will be taken at the morning rally
***Rally Participants announced!***
A list is available at
http://www.mlkseattle.org/pages.php?submitted
***Workshops announced!***
A list of over 20 workshops is now available!
go to our workshop page
http://www.mlkseattle.org/Workshops.php
for information and a link to the list.
Dr. Dexter Gordon to Receive 30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award
The 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award recipient is Dr. Dexter Gordon, director of the Race & Pedagogy Institute at the University of Puget Sound. Dr. Gordon is a published author, professor and community advocate for social change. He demonstrates exemplary leadership that embodies the values of equity and inclusion and, for many years, has promoted and advocated for a campus environment and city that embraces racial and cultural differences.
“The committee is thrilled to present the service award to Dr. Dexter Gordon,” said Events and Recognition Committee Chair Erin Lee. “A former student of his said that taking his class was a life-changing experience. That testimonial and all of the other community comments about Dr. Gordon convinced us he truly embodies this year’s theme, ‘Be the Change.’”
This lifetime service award is presented each year at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. It recognizes and encourages excellence in community service activities carried out by an individual, organization or group whose efforts reflect the essence of Dr. King’s teachings.
Keynote Speaker Announced
The featured keynote speaker will be Nate Bowling, 2014 recipient of the Milken Family Foundation's National Educator Award, the 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year, and currently teaches advanced placement courses at Lincoln High School in Tacoma.
2018 Community Service Award Nominations Now Closed
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award nomination period is now closed. Please consider nominating someone for the 2018 City of Destiny Awards. Applications due January 26, 2018.
To learn about previous Community Service Award winners, view a list of past award recipients.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Will Be on January 15, 2018
The 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration in Tacoma will once again bring the community together to celebrate Monday, January 15,
Details
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 15, 2018
10 AM - Doors open
11 AM - Event starts
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
Available Parking
There
City Events and Recognition Committee
The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration program is spearheaded by a City Council-appointed City Events and Recognition Committee. The Committee is comprised of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise.
The City Events and Recognition Committee serves as an advisory and action committee on matters pertaining to City-hosted events and special recognition programs. Members are responsible for planning, reviewing and evaluating events, engaging the community in its fundraising efforts, and soliciting corporate and private sponsorships to leverage funds for City-hosted events such as the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration and the City of Destiny Awards.
The Celebration Will Be Televised on TV Tacoma
The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration is also covered and aired on TV Tacoma, which is carried on both the Click! and Comcast Cable systems.
Other MLK Day 2018 Events
South Puget Sound, Pierce/Thurston
January 10, 11:15 AM, MLK Jr. Celebration: A Focus on Activism, Bates Technical College, Downtown Campus
January 13, 10 AM, City of Lakewood
Event Information
January 13, 6 PM, South Puget Sound Community College
Event Information
January 13, 7:30 PM, LA Theaterworks’ The Mountaintop
Event Information
January 14, 2:30 PM, Martin Luther King, Jr., Redeeming the Prophetic Vision Interfaith Service
Event Information
January 15, 9 AM, Annual Community March for MLK, Bates Technical College, Downtown Campus cafeteria on 11th Street and Yakima Avenue
Event Information
January 15, 8 AM, UW Tacoma MLK Unity Breakfast
Event Information
January 15, 9 AM, Ohop Creek Habitat Restoration in Eatonville
Event Information
January 15, 9 AM, Metro Parks Tacoma Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Caring
Event Information
January 15, 9 AM, Pierce Conservation District Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
February 3, South PS Community College Legacy Conference
Event Information
North of Pierce County
South Seattle
January 15, 8 AM
Event Information
Kent
January 15, 6 PM, New Beginning Christian Fellowship (Evergreen Association of ABC, USA)
King County
January 15, all day, University of Washington
Event Information
January 15, 11 AM, NW African American Museum
Event Information
Time and Location
January 15, 2018
Doors open at 10 AM
Community Outreach Fair 10 - 11 AM
Main Program 11 AM- 1 PM
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
Map and Directions
Contact Information
Kala DralleNational Day of Service
Monday, January 16
United Way of King County
http://www.uwkc.org/ways-to-volunteer/mlkday
Volunteer on MLK Day and make it a day on, not a day off! Join hundreds of community members, and United Way of King County, in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Did we mention all volunteers will receive a free MLK Day of Service t-shirt? Click HERE to find United Way sponsored volunteer projects all around King County on Saturday, January 14 and Monday, January 16. Volunteer on your own, or get in the spirit with colleagues, family or friends.
Make MLK Day a day on, instead of a day off, by volunteering with the Green Tukwila Partnership! Take advantage of this day of service by giving back to the community and the environment. We will be spending the morning working along the Duwamish River shoreline to plant native trees and shrubs and to remove invasive weeds in hopes of restoring this critical habitat. All are welcome to come, no experience necessary, so invite your friends, family, and coworkers to give back!
We’ll have a great view of an osprey nest and some occasional otter and bunny sightings while we work next to the river. What greater way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. than by getting your hands dirty, convening with nature and doing something great for your community and the environment.
2018 MLK Event
Will be held at the Performing Arts & Event Center on
Monday, January 15, 2018 @ 11:00AM-12:30PM.
MLK Food Drive
Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 10AM-2PM
At the following locations:
Fred Meyers, Super Wal-Mart, Walmart (312th St), Grocery Outlet
http://www.cityoffederalway.com/content/diversity-commission
Hosted by Bates Technical College ASG & Diversityand Bates Technical College
Wednesday, January 10 at 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for this community event to remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us for this community event to remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
https://www.cityoflakewood.us/parks-and-recreation/special-events
Broadway Center presents
L.A. Theatreworks’
The Mountaintop
On April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated outside of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. What happened inside room 306 on the evening of April 3rd is the stirring subject of The Mountaintop.
Winner of the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Play, The Mountaintop is rife with humor and political jabs, while giving us a glimpse at the human side of Martin Luther King Jr. Hours after his famed final speech, punctuated by the immortal line, “I’ve been to the mountaintop,” the celebrated Reverend reveals his hopes, regrets, and fears, creating a masterful bridge between mortality and immortality. In 2018, America and the world marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr., yet, struggles to resolve racial tension remain a challenge for communities everywhere.
The Mountaintop contains some mature language.
http://www.broadwaycenter.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/438/-/l-a-theatreworks-the-mountaintop
 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Caring |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said,
“Life’s most urgent question is: what are you doing for others?”
Each year, the University of Washington–in partnership with United Way of King County–hosts the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, an event that engages nearly three thousand volunteers in day-long service projects throughout King County. These projects provide vital people-power to organizations that support our county’s most vulnerable populations.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by taking advantage of the national holiday to serve!
This event is part of the United We Serve initiative, which calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our nations most pressing problems.
How can I participate as a volunteer?
Registration for service projects is now open!
There are two ways to volunteer during MLK Day service. You can sign up through the United Way of King County website to be a project leader (then recruit your team!) OR you can sign up as an individual for a public project.
As a project leader you are responsible for choosing a project for your team and claiming all the volunteer slots, recruiting volunteers, and acting as the liaison between the nonprofit partner and volunteer group. Ready to be a project leader? Click here for detailed instructions.
Here’s how to register as a group:
If you are registering as an individual not associated to a group please also make sure you connect with the nonprofit host so you confirm logistics.
How can my organization host volunteers?
Your organization can be part of this event by listing your MLK Day volunteer projects with United Way! Project registration for 2018 is officially closed. . .but if you’re interested in listing a last minute volunteer opportunity, please contact the team at volunteers@uwkc.org for help listing your opportunity!
A few things you should know about the MLK Day of Service through United Way of King County:
The deadline to submit projects is usually the 2nd week of November. Late addition projects are accepted, but have a lower chance of being filled by a volunteer group. Contact us at volunteers@uwkc.org with questions about posting projects!
https://www.washington.edu/carlson/events/mlk-day-of-service/
MLK Jr. Day Celebration
January 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for a full day of activities! Admission by donation!
An open house to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Patrons will be able to view films about the Civil Rights Movement, access speeches by Dr. King, engage in art activities and learn about other activists who carry on the task of advocating for social Justice. All families, students, teachers, community members welcome! Save the date!
