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Join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and continue the work of unity, justice, and community.
March begins at 12PM
MLK Ceremony at 1PM

Ending at Clarence Lumpkin Point of Pride
(Corner of Cleveland Ave & 11th Ave)

Dress for weather, if you're not able to walk the distance you are welcome to drive!

Keynote Speaker: Brian Winston

For more info: 614-402-6875
https://www.facebook.com/groups/642121120075251

Postcard Party! 6-8pm, 219 W Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington,

Join us to write postcards. We will supply cards, snacks and drinks.For those who are able, stamps are appreciated.

Register HERE.

Upper Arlington Progressive Action is hosting a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service food drive-through on Monday, January 19th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Upper Arlington Library (2800 Tremont Rd) parking lot.

UAPA is also welcoming candidates for office to join them and have supporters sign their petitions.

If you would be willing to help at the drive-through, or plan to come with a petition, please contact Cheryl Grossman (cherylrsgrossman@gmail.com, 614-402-7830).

To ensure that our Muslim neighbors are able to pray safely and without fear of interruption, volunteers are requested on Fridays as part of a community safety initiative at the most vulnerable local mosques. Volunteers will keep an eye out for ICE activity and vehicles and make sure that doors are blocked during the prayer.

Sign up to protect neighbors in prayer in these dark times, an ongoing way for people to get connected to mosque protection. 

Hosted by the Department of Neighborhoods, the City of Columbus’ annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March will start from the Historic St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and Program will be held at the Historic Lincoln Theatre. After the pre-march event and neighborhood march, the theatre event will take place.
If the march is cancelled due to inclement weather, media will be notified, and the theatre program will take place during its originally scheduled time of 4:30 p.m.

The Fierce Urgency Of Now: 36 Years of Honoring Dr. King at Columbus State 

Please join Columbus State students, faculty, and staff, as we come together to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King called for each generation to be willing to enlighten, encourage, and empower the next generation and we are proud to champion the powerful messages of Dr. King. 

All are welcome to participate in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Learning at Capital University. The theme of this event is “Unfinished Business: The Ceilings We Break”

Join fellow students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Registered attendees are encouraged to attend the keynote, engage with fellow learners in workshops, and participate in service activities.

See full list of activities and register online. 

The City of Columbus takes great pride in its observance of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee, Inc. invites the public to the Columbus signature King Holiday event attended by thousands of diverse multicultural at Columbus Convention Center. The largest event of its kind in the United States honoring Dr. King.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said “Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve.” Join us as we share this message with the kids of Columbus and celebrate MLK Day with our friends from White Castle and in partnership with The King Arts Complex and Ohio History Connection!

Celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King through visual and performing art performances. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the impact of Dr. King’s teachings and learn how his work changed the trajectory of the country.