MLK Day 2024
MLK Day honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and serves to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Together we can strengthen our communities, bridge divisions, address social problems, and move closer to Dr. King's vision of a beloved community. This holiday serves as an opportunity to educate and demand social justice in real and tangible ways. Please use these tools and resources to engage throughout the week of January 15-19 to make a difference in the ways you find most impactful.
Highlighted Activities
2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Monday, January 15 | 8:00 am - 9:30 am
The breakfast celebrates Dr. King and creates an imperative to live out his legacy today in our homes, our communities, and our world with proceeds benefitting UNCF Twin Cities to support local students of color to attend college and member HBCUs. The event is sponsored by UNCF and supported by General Mills.
MLK Book Drive
Monday, January 15
Gift a book! Books are an essential tool for supporting growing brains. Sharing story time is a proven way to strengthen the parent-child bond, build literacy skills, and expose children to new cultures, people, and ideas. Buy a book off Way to Grow's wishlist!
1 City, 2 Realities
The world's first truly virtual exhibition space highlighting racial inequalities in our nation and community.
Through photos, videos, audio clips, and data visualizations, this virtual exhibition highlights this reality to help us get past "Minnesota Nice" and into the place where we can address the systemic inequality in our community head-on.
Bold Conversation
Monday, January 15 | 12:30 - 1 PM CST
The Woke Coach Founder and CEO, Seena Hodges shares key takeaways from her newly released book, From Ally to Accomplice: How to Lead as a Fierce Antiracist. In addition, she will dig into what it means to be an accomplice and antiracist, the importance of a volunteer's mindset, and tangible actions for your individual circumstances that will make an impact in the community.
Literacy is a gateway.
Find out how YOU can support young people in your community and beyond!
Join the #LeadingOnwardMLK community!
Other Community Events:
For more ways to commemorate the MLK Holiday, check out these events across the Twin Cities.
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Ted Mann Concert Hall , 2128 Fourth Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55455
The University of Minnesota will present the 43rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert on Sunday, January 14, 2023, at 3 pm. This year’s concert will be hosted and curated by U of M alumnus G. Phillip Shoultz, III of VocalEssence, at Ted Mann Concert Hall. The program intermixed the words of Dr. King with reflections and performances from U of M students and the greater Twin Cities community.
This event is free of charge, and registration/tickets are not required. 3 PM.
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Powderhorn Recreation Center, 3400 15th Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55407
The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) in proud collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is proud to host its upcoming 26th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration at the Powderhorn Park recreation center on Monday, January 15th from 10 am – 2 pm.
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Annual tributes to Dr. King’s life and legacy take place at several park locations throughout the day, including an evening celebration at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center with speakers, live entertainment and the presentation of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Living the Dream award. 6:30-8 pm, FREE.
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Two Rivers High School, 1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN 55118.
The event will be held from 9am to noon on January 15th at Two Rivers High School in the South Gym.
There will be a guest speaker, refreshments, and several service projects for the community.
All ages are welcome to attend, and the event is free of charge
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The Ordway, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Minnesotan of all ages are invited to attend the State of Minnesota’s 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration, hosted by Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. This in-person event sponsored by USBank is free and open to the public at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 9:30 AM and the program starts at 10:30 AM. ASL interpreting and captioning services will be provided for the event.
