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Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration goes virtual for 2021
January 18, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is taking their annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration virtual. The event, which is typically held at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, will be online, Monday, Jan. 18, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Chad Jackson, Manager, Corporate Partner Sales, with the Minnesota Twins, will emcee. Devean George, Former NBA Player and Founder and Executive Director of Building Blocks Non-Profit, will be the keynote speaker. Performances will feature local singer/songwriter/producer Lawrence Miles.
The MPRB will present its “Living the Dream” award, which honors an individual, business, or community group who has demonstrated dedication and distinguished service to the MPRB and the lives of Minneapolis residents. This year’s recipients are Jamal Guy and Stephen Slater. Info: minneapolisparks.org/MLK or 612-230-6400.
