Honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2024 MLK Day events, programs and food drive

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board sent this bulletin at 01/08/2024 08:00 AM CST

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MLK Day

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board hosts 2024 MLK Day events, programs and food drive

Enjoy powerful performances during flagship MLK Day event on Monday, January 15, 6:30-8 pm at MLK Recreation Center

Drop off non-perishable food at any recreation center to support Feeding the Dream Food Drive

14 additional MLK programs and events planned at recreation centers across Minneapolis

Honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the annual MLK Day Celebration at MLK Recreation Center!

Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for an evening of powerful performances and inspiring speakers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024, 6:30-8 pm at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S.

This year the keynote speaker is Dr. Verna Cornelia Price, co-founder and president of The Power of People Leadership Institute. Enjoy a musical performance by NUNNABOVE, a sibling-based Twin Cities band that has been called “the next generation of Minneapolis sound.” NUNNABOVE was featured in season 13 of America’s Got Talent and has shared the stage with three-time Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Boyz II Men, Chaka Khan, Stokely, and many others.

Additional event highlights include a presentation from participants in the MPRB Youthline program and a ceremony recognizing the 2024 Living the Dream Award recipient, Walter "Q Bear" Banks Jr., DJ and Operations Manager at 89.9 KMOJ.

This uplifting annual event is emceed by Chad Jackson, Director, Brand Partnership Development for the Minnesota Twins and Board Chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. Light refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the event, which is free and open to all.

More information is available at the MLK Day page. Please share the 2024 MLK Day at MLK Recreation Center Flyer with anyone who may be interested.

MLK Day Page

Feeding the Dream Food Drive

The celebration will also mark the 14th annual “Feeding the Dream” Food Drive. People are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at any MPRB recreation center through January 15.

The community service project was initiated in the fall of 2009. Since then, more than 15,000 pounds of donations have been collected. This year, all donations will go to YouthLink and Avenues for Youth.

More MLK Day Events

In addition to the flagship event at MLK Recreation Center, MPRB recreation centers are hosting numerous opportunities to celebrate MLK Day and King’s legacy this year.

Please share the 2024 MLK Day Events at Minneapolis Parks Flyer with anyone who may be interested.