The City of Toledo and the University of Toledo, in partnership with the Human Relations Commission (HRC), are proud to announce this year\u2019s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. virtual celebration, centered on the theme \u201cBuilding Bridges and Breaking Bread.\u201d This year\u2019s events emphasize unity, reflection, and service while honoring Dr. King\u2019s enduring legacy.<\/p>\n
Virtual Video Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n This virtual event, broadcast on the City of Toledo’s Facebook, BCAN, and the University of Toledo’s website, features influential guest speakers: The video also features remarks from Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, Councilmember Brittany Jones, PhD, and UT Interim President Schroeder.<\/p>\n Video Release Details: Celebrate Together: Imagination Station Viewing Party The event is open to the public, with an official invite available early this week.<\/p>\n Community Engagement Activities Winter Outreach Initiative: Additional Events The City of Toledo, the University of Toledo, and HRC invite all community members to reflect on Dr. King\u2019s principles, engage with local events, and contribute to acts of service. The event details, as well as a printable flyer, are available on the city’s website at toledo.oh.gov\/mlk.<\/p>\n ============================================================<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The City of Toledo and the University of Toledo, in partnership with the Human Relations Commission (HRC), are proud to announce this year\u2019s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. virtual celebration, centered on the theme \u201cBuilding Bridges and Breaking Bread.\u201d This year\u2019s events emphasize unity, reflection, and service while honoring Dr. King\u2019s enduring legacy. Virtual Video […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[250],"tags":[],"wf_post_folders":[276],"class_list":["post-14962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14962"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14963,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14962\/revisions\/14963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14962"},{"taxonomy":"wf_post_folders","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wf_post_folders?post=14962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n* Lelia Harris \u2013 Founder of Lelia\u2019s Promise
\n* Skylar Howard \u2013 UToledo Undergraduate
\n* Alexander Raby \u2013 Student, Horizon Science Academy
\n* Bryson Foster \u2013 UToledo CCP and Early College Student
\n* Kylah Griffin \u2013 Social Work Student, University of Toledo
\n* Dr. Monita Mungo \u2013 Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Toledo<\/p>\n
\n* Available for Download: Wednesday, January 15
\n* Broadcast: Monday, January 20, 6:00 PM<\/p>\n
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\nThe community is invited to join local officials, neighbors, and friends for a special in-person viewing party of the MLK virtual celebration video. This event on Friday, January 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Imagination Station, provides an opportunity to come together, reflect on Dr. King\u2019s principles, and celebrate his legacy with others in the Toledo community.<\/p>\n
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\nIn alignment with the theme \u201cBreaking Bread,\u201d the public is encouraged to support local businesses and community initiatives, including:
\n* SAME Caf\u00e9 (Main Library, Toledo Lucas County Public Library): Open January 13\u201317, 11:00 AM\u20132:00 PM, serving healthy meals on a donation basis.
\n* Grindhrs Coffee and Community (625 Adams Street): Offering free coffee during MLK weekend while supplies last.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>To further foster a sense of community, 150 beanie hats purchased from Cause and Effect Printing & Manufacturing, a local Black-owned business, will be distributed to local shelters to support residents in need.<\/p>\n
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\n* Scholarship Breakfast: The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.\u2019s 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast will take place Saturday, January 18, at 9:00 AM at the Pinnacle. Click here (https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/33rd-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-scholarship-breakfast-tickets-1090071977629?aff=erelexpmlt<\/a>) \u00a0for tickets.
\n* Toledo Museum of Art: Join us at the Toledo Museum of Art on January 20, 2025, for a day of inspiration, reflection, and community. Through engaging programs and hands-on activities, this year\u2019s theme, \u201cMore than a Dream,\u201d (https:\/\/toledomuseum.org\/events\/events-info\/mlk-day-more-than-a-dream<\/a>) celebrates Dr. King\u2019s vision and the ongoing pursuit of justice, creativity, and hope. Explore the power of art to spark change and connect us all as we honor his enduring legacy.<\/p>\n