45th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

Join this gathering of local leaders, clergy, and community for the Triangle MLK Holiday Weekend kickoff event and wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to honor his life and as a symbol of solidarity towards achieving a more beloved community.

45th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

Join us for 45th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast “Mission Possible: The Power of Justice and Radical Love.” This inspiring in-person event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doors open at 6:00 a.m., with breakfast served until 8:00 a.m. The program begins at 7:15 a.m., featuring keynote speaker Dr. Donna Coletrane Battle. A spiritual practitioner, soul coach, and educator, Dr. Battle’s work centers on justice and healing at the intersections of race, gender, and spirituality. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, connect, and reignite the power of justice and radical love in our communities.

45th Annual MLK, Jr. Memorial March

Inviting all civic organizations, community leaders, and families to join us for the Annual Memorial Tribute March to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Departs at 11 am from the State Capitol Building, Edenton Street Side, Downtown Raleigh.

45th Annual Noon Day Ecumenical Service

Join us for a powerful celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Mission Possible: The Power of Justice and Radical Love.” Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and program begins at Noon (Immediately following the MLK Memorial March). The keynote speaker is Reverend Mark-Anthony Middleton, founder and senior pastor of Abundant Hope Christian Church in Durham, NC.

Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration

The evidence is very strong in today’s society that now is the time to stand for what is humane, right, and just. It is also time to recognize that we are bound together in this world with the potential to create a society of goodness and hope.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. acknowledged the importance of a just society abounding with fairness and basic respect for all people. In his theology and methodology, he embraced a commitment to create a glimpse of the Kingdom of God by stressing the beauty of the “Beloved Community”, where all human and natural life is deemed sacred and worthy of respect and support. He often preached about a single garment of destiny expressing his global vision of justice. On December 11, 1960, in a sermon entitled “The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life”, Dr. King expounds on this vision:

“I am absolutely convinced that God is not interested merely in the freedom of black men and brown men and yellow men. But God is interested in the freedom of the whole human race, the creation of a society where all men will live together as brothers and every man will respect the dignity and worth of all human personality.”

Signature Events

45th Annual Triangle MLK Prayer Breakfast

45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March

The 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon Observation

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2025 Award Applications

Application Deadline December 31, 2024.

King Leader Award Application

The Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee (TMLKC) invites applicants for our annual “King Leader Award.” This award recognizes leaders in our community who exemplify Dr. King’s passionate commitment to transformation and justice. The King Leader Award recipient will be announced at the annual Triangle Martin Luther King Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, as part of the Committee’s celebration of the King Holiday.

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John Lewis Award Application

The Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee (TMLKC) is excited to announce our annual award honoring the life and legacy of the late U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights leader, John Lewis. TMLKC invites young leaders between the ages of 14-22 years old (high school or older) who are making a positive impact through social justice activism in the Triangle and surrounding areas (i.e. Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Orange, Vance and Wake counties) The John Lewis Award recipient will be announced at the annual Triangle Martin Luther King Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, as part of the Committee’s celebration of the King Holiday.

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