Friday, January 16th
Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Kickoff Event
45th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Raleigh)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens
1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh
Sponsoring Partner: Raleigh Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (RIMA)
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Aaron McNair, II
Pastor, Mt. Moriah Community Church, Raleigh, NC
Saturday, January 17th
National Day of Racial Healing Community Dialogue
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Durham)
First Chronicles Community Church
1306 Lincoln St, Durham
For the third consecutive year, the YMCA will host a community gathering in recognition of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s National Day of Racial Healing. dialogue and inspire action toward a more just and equitable world.
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Chalice Overy, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Event features a musical performance and brings people together to reflect, engage in dialogue and inspire action toward a more just and equitable world.
Sponsoring Partners: North Carolina Central University, the Triangle MLK Committee and the Durham MLK Committee, First Chronicles Community Church and sponsored by Wells Fargo. For more information, please visit ymcatriangle.org/mlk-weekend.
Monday, January 19th
45th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast “Mission Possible: The Power of Justice and Radical Love”
7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham)
In-person at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd. Durham, NC (RTP)
Doors open at 6 am. Breakfast available until 8 am
Program starts at 7:15 am
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Jemonde Taylor
Father Taylor is a priest, environmentalist, community organizer, and griot focused on the intersection of race, Christianity, Blackness, and culture. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from NC State, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in robotics and vehicle design from Stanford University, and an M.Div. from the General Theological Seminary in NYC. Learn more at Jemonde.com
The 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March
11:00 a.m. (Downtown Raleigh)
Departs at 11 am from the State Capitol Building, 100 Edenton Street Side, Downtown Raleigh
10:00 a.m. March Assembly Lineup
11:00 a.m. March Begins
Inviting all civic organizations, community leaders, and families to join us for the Annual Memorial Tribute March as we celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Lightner Y Achievers will lead the YMCA of the Triangle’s presence at the annual MLK Day March.
The 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon Observation
The 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening Musical Celebration
Noon – 2 p.m. (Raleigh)
The Martin Marietta Center for Performing Art- Meymandi Concert Hall
2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
Sponsoring Partner: Raleigh Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
Keynote Speaker: Reverend Dr. Joseph Stevenson
Pastor, Macedonia New Life Church, Raleigh, NC
COST: FREE & open to the public