The City of Dallas is set to kick off its highly anticipated MLK Celebration Week on January 10, 2025. Organized by the Office of Community Care & Empowerment, HELP, Workforce Solutions, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and a coalition of community partners, this annual week-long event offers residents an opportunity to honor and reflect on the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Presented by JBJ Management, Matthews, and HJ Russell, MLK Week 2025 is packed with meaningful events designed to inspire action, unity, and remembrance. Activities include a Candle Lighting Ceremony, a Community Clean-up, a Day of Reflection, Prayer and Dedication, a Job Fair, the Equity Indicators Symposium, a Multicultural Showcase, and the prestigious Scholarship & Awards Gala. The week culminates with the beloved MLK Day Parade on Saturday, January 18.
A Celebration of Legacy and Aspirations
The 2025 theme, “The Unfinished Agenda of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Where Do We Go Now?”, encourages participants to chase their highest aspirations and make a lasting impact, echoing Dr. King’s message of perseverance and determination. Candace Wicks, Vice Chair of the MLK Community Center Advisory Board, shared her thoughts on this year’s theme: “ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s unfinished agenda focuses on critical issues he championed, including racial equality, where systemic racism persists; economic justice, advocating for fair wages and an end to poverty; the philosophy of nonviolence for social change; the necessity of quality education for all children; and a global call for peace and justice.”
Clara Brown-Trimble, Chair of the MLK Community Center Advisory Board, echoed Dr. King’s message, “FAITH is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
Honoring Excellence and Inspiring Future Leaders
A standout event of the MLK Celebration Week is the annual MLK Scholarship and Awards Gala, scheduled for Saturday, January 11. This prestigious gathering supports the educational goals of Dallas students and celebrates residents whose impactful work reflects the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, attendees will hear from keynote speaker Race & Gender Justice Activist, Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, Trailblazer Award recipient Clarice Tinsley, and Master of Ceremony FOX 4 News Reporter, Steven Dial.
Community Support and Engagement
MLK Week 2025 would not be possible without the generous support from our presenting sponsors, JBJ Management, Matthews, and HJ Russell. For more information on the week’s events and to purchase tickets, visit 2025 MLK Celebration Week | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.
