Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc.

Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. Preserving the legacy of Dr. King by appropriate programs in recognition of the King Holiday. The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr.

Steering Committee, Inc. (MLK Steering Committee) is a 501 (c)(3) community-based organization committed to preserving the legacy and example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by planning appropriate ceremonies and programs in recognition of the King Holiday. The MLK Steering Committee works to improve the quality of life for all citizens by reaching out to those who continue to struggle with issues

of poverty, unemployment, drug addiction, homelessness and other social problems. We honor Dr. King for his work toward racial equality and economic justice for all people for his commitment to nonviolence and for his stand against war and militarism.

01/14/2024

:: The reading and presentation of the Resolution Celebrating & Honoring the Life & Service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Vice Chair Nimasheena Burns of the Durham Board of County Commissioners to the Vice Chair DeWarren K. Langley of the Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. on January 8, 2024.

:: On January 8, 2024, the Durham Board of County Commissioners issued a Resolution Celebrating & Honoring the Life & Se...
01/14/2024

:: On January 8, 2024, the Durham Board of County Commissioners issued a Resolution Celebrating & Honoring the Life & Service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Resolution emphatically calls upon every resident of Durham County to actively acknowledge and pay tribute to the profound life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His unwavering commitment to fostering a free and just world is highlighted. Dr. King, a stalwart champion of justice, dedicated his life to fortifying the essence of the American character, relentlessly advocating for the civil rights of all citizens. Through the powerful principles of non-violence, he imparted invaluable lessons, teaching that courage conquers fear, love transcends hate, acceptance dispels prejudice, and mutual regard extinguishes enmity.

The Resolution was read and presented by Vice Chair Nimasheena Burns to the Vice Chair of the Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. DeWarren K. Langley.

Special thanks to the members of the Board of County Commissioners Chair Nida Allam, Vice Chair Nimasheena Burns and Commissioners Wendy Jacobs, Heidi Carter and Brenda Howerton.

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. will receive a Resolution celebrating the life ...
01/13/2024

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. will receive a Resolution celebrating the life & service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr from the Durham Public Schools Board of Education.

The presentation will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00PM.

Please join us or tune in!

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. will hold its Annual Religious Service with Key...
01/13/2024

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. will hold its Annual Religious Service with Keynote Speaker - Dr. Kimberly D. Moore, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church of Gastonia, North Carolina on Monday, January 15, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Cornelius E. Battle, Sr, Pastor, 2200 South Alston Avenue, Durham, North Carolina 27707.

The 2024 Keeper of the Dream Awards will be presented to one individual and one organization and Academic Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors attending public schools in Durham.

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. in partnership with Durham's Partnership for Ch...
01/12/2024

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. in partnership with Durham's Partnership for Children will hold a Day-of-Service on Monday, January 15, 2024, 11:00am until 2:00pm at 1201 South Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC 27703 to collect early childhood books.

Please donate new children books!

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. will hold the Unity March & Rally on Monday, Ja...
01/12/2024

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. will hold the Unity March & Rally on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:30AM.

The March will begin at the NC Mutual Life Insurance Company - 411 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701 and conclude at First Presbyterian Church - 305 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701. The Rally will begin immediately after the March.

:: The Triangle Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Committee will host the Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, ...
01/12/2024

:: The Triangle Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Committee will host the Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, It Starts with Me: Creating The Beloved Community with Keynote Speaker The Very Reverend Sandye A. Wilson, Interim Dean, All Saints St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands · Interim Dean, All Saints Cathedral /Chaplain, All Saints Cathedral School, St Thomas, Virgin Islands · Cathedral Church of All Saints on Monday, January 15, 2024 from 7:15am to 9:00am

Doors open at 66:00am. Breakfast available until 8:00am.

Watch on WRAL-TV at 8am or you may visit www.WRAL.com for the entire program starting at 7:15am.

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. will receive a Resolution celebrating the life ...
01/12/2024

:: The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. will receive a Resolution celebrating the life & service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr from the Durham Board of County Commissioners.

The presentation will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00PM.

Please join us or tune in!

:: The North Carolina Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is hosting a virtual panel discussion to commemorate the 60th an...
05/01/2023

:: The North Carolina Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is hosting a virtual panel discussion to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham City Jail to discuss the impact of Dr. King's letter and identify its relevance in today's society.

To register, https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8UUMPmi2QNynD3S5oe6xUQ

:: We are accepting nominations for the 2023 Keeper of the Dream Award. Nomination submissions are due by Monday October...
09/20/2022

:: We are accepting nominations for the 2023 Keeper of the Dream Award. Nomination submissions are due by Monday October 31, 2022. For details and forms, www.rb.gy/ug4u1t.

The Keeper of the Dream Award is a public recognition of individuals, organizations, or institutions for outstanding leadership and/or service to improve the quality of life for all citizens and work toward racial equality, human rights, peace and economic justice for all people.

Nominee must (1) be a resident or previous resident or organization of the Durham community, (2) of any age, (3) have demonstrated outstanding leadership and/or service to improve quality of life for all citizens and work toward racial equality, human rights, peace and economic justice for all people, and (4) have not recently received honors or recognition.

Annually, we acknowledge one individual and one organization.

:: Congratulations Natalie Edwards on your re-election as Treasurer of the Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Stee...
07/14/2022

:: Congratulations Natalie Edwards on your re-election as Treasurer of the Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc.

Ms. Edwards is a Seasonal Tax Professional with H&R Block Tax Services. She is a retired Product Specification Coordinator for Liggett Group, Inc.

Ms. Edwards graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on Computer Information Systems from North Carolina Central University.

:: Congratulations Pebbles Lindsay-Lucas, M. Ed, M. Div on your election as Secretary of the Durham Community Martin Lut...
07/14/2022

:: Congratulations Pebbles Lindsay-Lucas, M. Ed, M. Div on your election as Secretary of the Durham Community Martin Luther King Jr. Steering Committee, Inc.

She is co-founder of First Chronicles Community Church with her husband, Pastor William Lucas, JD, M. Div. serving as Executive Minister.

Reverend Lindsay-Lucas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from North Carolina Central University, Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School; Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Leadership from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington and an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Durham Technical Community College.

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