The City of Toledo and the University of Toledo, in partnership with the Human Relations Commission, are proud to announce this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration centered on the theme "Building Bridges and Breaking Bread."
The cornerstone of this year’s celebration is a video featuring six community members reflecting on Dr. King’s core principles: nonviolence, justice, love, faith, courage, forgiveness, hope, and service. The video also includes remarks from Councilmember Brittany Jones, UT Interim President Schroeder, and Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.
Featured Participants
- Leila Harris, founder of Leila's Promise
- Skylar Howard, University of Toledo undergraduate
- Alexander Ruby, student at Horizon Science Academy
- Bryson Foster, University of Toledo CCP and early college student
- Kylah Griffin, University of Toledo social work student
- Dr. Monita Mungo, University of Toled associate professor of sociology
Host Your Own Watch Party!
The virtual celebration video will be available for download on January 15. Host your own event to share the video with your people. The video will also be live streamed on January 20 at 6 p.m.
Download the Video
Join the Human Relation Commission and its partners for the MLK Experience
Breaking Bread
Share a meal with your neighbors! Meals are available for a donation of whatever you can afford.
SAME Cafe
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Official Watch Party
The community is invited to join local officials, neighbors, and friends for a special in-person viewing party of the MLK virtual celebration video.
Imagination Station
6-8 p.m.
MLK Scholarship Breakfast
Celebrate the College Scholarship Awardees at the MLK Scholarship Breakfast. Hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter. Tickets are required to attend.
Unity Day Celebration
You can stream this year's virtual celebration on the City of Toledo's Facebook, BCAN, or the University of Toledo's website.
Watch it live
6 p.m.
MLK Day at the Museum
Explore the power of art to spark change and connect us all as we honor his enduring legacy. Free admission and no registration required.
Toledo Museum of Art
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Bridges
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and strike up a conversation with someone new.
Grindhrs Coffee & Community
While supplies last