The Focus of Our Efforts
Recognizing the enormity of the challenges our society faces, OKC MLK Alliance is dedicated to making a lasting impact through our campaigns and programs. While our efforts are driven by our organization’s singular focus, we spread a wide net by investing in a variety of progressive strategies. Learn more about our initiatives and get involved yourself.
MLK COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Hosted by OU Health
Saturday, January 18
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
At the MLK Health Fair, you’ll find a diverse range of activities and resources focused on improving health outcomes and fostering a sense of community. Discover local health organizations, and connect with experts who are passionate about creating a more equitable society.
Creston Hills Church of Christ
1901 N Martin Luther King Ave
Gospel Extravaganza
Hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Saturday, January 18
6:00 pm
As your King Holiday Parade planners for over 40 years, we have worked diligently to make this event inclusive of all races, creeds, and religions. The number of parade participants and on-lookers suggests that we have been successful.
Tabernacle Baptist Church
1829 NE 36th St
THE ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING PROGRAM
Sunday January 19
3:30 pm
Our MLK Holiday Program offers a fitting place to make that commitment publicly and in communion with a diverse community of like-minded people. The event is free and open to all. It features an invocation, speeches from community leaders, music, and a benediction. The parade immediately follows, starting from a nearby location. When available, the program for the event will be made available on this page.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
5700 N Kelly Ave
CROSS-CULTURAL DINNER & PROGRAM
Hosted by NAACP and Temple B'nai Isreal
Sunday, January 19
6:00 pm
The OKC MLK Alliance invites members of the community to come together for a memorial dinner celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Science Museum Oklahoma
2020 Remington Place
DR KING PRAYER BREAKFAST
Hosted by the Midwest City Committee
Monday January 20
7:30 am
The Midwest City Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King through prayer, inspirational messages, live entertainment and more.
Reed Conference Center
5800 Will Rogers Rd
MLK JOB FAIR
Monday, January 20
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The MLK Job Fair attracts providing employers with the opportunity to meet and assess eligible candidates and match them with open and entry-level jobs.
Douglass High School
900 N Martin Luther King Ave
OPENING CEREMONY & SILENT MARCH
Monday, January 20
9:00 am
The opening program celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to equality, justice, and unity. The event culminates with a powerful silent march held in the style of the early civil rights movement marches ending at the Oklahoma History Center.
Clara Luper Freedom Center
2609 N Martin Luther King Ave
NATIONAL BELL RINGING SALUTE
Monday, January 20
Following the Silent March (approx 10:30 am)
January 20, 1986, the first national King Holiday was observed. Mrs. King requested that a bell ringing ceremony be held in Philadelphia at Independence Hall to launch the celebration of the holiday. The holiday is now observed by the ringing of the Liberty Bell as a Symbol of freedom and justice.
Oklahoma History Center
800 Nazih Zudhi Dr
THE ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING PROGRAM
Monday January 20
12:15 pm
Our MLK Holiday Program offers a fitting place to make that commitment publicly and in communion with a diverse community of like-minded people. The event is free and open to all. It features an invocation, speeches from community leaders, music, and a benediction.
St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
127 NW 7th St
THE MLK PARADE
Monday, January 20
2:00 pm
As your King Holiday Parade planners for over 40 years, we have worked diligently to make this event inclusive of all races, creeds, and religions. The number of parade participants and on-lookers suggests that we have been successful.
NW 5th and Walker
STUDENT ESSAY AND POSTER CONTEST
Doing What’s Needed
In 2016 The Martin Luther King Jr. Alliance established an Essay and Poster Contest for elementary, middle, and high school students with prizes to be awarded in conjunction with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday in January.
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