MLK Celebration
A large-scale gathering featuring inspirational speakers and soulful musical performances from local church choirs and the college.

A large-scale gathering featuring inspirational speakers and soulful musical performances from local church choirs and the college.
The event honors Dr. King's legacy through music, spiritual reflection, and community fellowship. It is a collaborative effort involving various local church choirs and musical groups.
Tickets may be purchased from an A.R.I.S.E. member or by calling 316-258-2749 $40
Join over 150 volunteers for an incredible morning dedicated to framing the walls of safe, affordable homes right here in our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to gather your team for a fun and rewarding experience that directly helps families build a brighter future. In the span of one morning, we will construct and […]
From vision to action: entrepreneurship purpose and commitment. We will explore how Dr. King's legacy of justice, economic empowerment and service continues to inspire purpose-driven leadership today. Continental breakfast provided. Featured speaker Chris Goode, founder and CEO Ruby Jeans Juicery
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – (Food Drive) “Day of Service” – Join us as we will collect canned and non-perishable food items todonate to the Beacon in Fort Scott, KS. Anyone in the community is invited to drop off canned and non-perishable food. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Showing of the PBS home video documentary “In […]
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Check-in, registration, and warm refreshments at the Cultural Center. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Keynote address and opening plenary. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A guided nature walk along Brush Creek, focusing on the connection between humans and nature. The walk is led by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service […]
A community service project focused on local needs; past projects have included community clean-ups and creating encouragement cards for local seniors. Meet up at Stringer Fine Arts Center
A pre-service program begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the main celebration at 11:00 a.m. This event is a long-standing partnership between the Baptist Ministerial Alliance, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK, and the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office. Youth Praise Dancers, KCK Community Orchestra and other invited guests. MLK Mass Choir, Rosie’s Dance Studio, […]
Designed to inspire local youth, this program typically includes musical performances from local schools' music departments.
Theme: "Being Non-Violent in a Violent World".
Keynote Speaker: University trustee Kirk Holt. Performances: Musical selections by the groups Rise Up! and the Wesleyan Chorale.
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