DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Day CELEBRATION
A Community Blueprint: Building Block by Block
About Event
Each year, the City’s Events & Recognitions Committee accepts nominations for individuals or groups that exemplify Dr. King’s teaching and action in community service. Nominees should share Dr. King’s legacy, and represent people of all color in the pursuit of hope, healing, and sustainable peace.
“By recognizing the important contributions from these community members and their leadership in transforming Tacoma, we honor Dr. King’s legacy each year,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Their work and the uplifting cultural celebration for Dr. King inspires us all as we continue to heal the heart of Tacoma.”
The City’s Events & Recognitions Committee selects the honorees to receive awards and oversees the annual production of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration.
“The Events & Recognition Committee is looking forward to honoring our community by celebrating with arts, culture, and conversations of hope in our community,” said CERC Chair Jessica Johnston. “We strive to move forward to create a brighter tomorrow for all to flourish and celebrate our similarities and differences alike.”
“If you can’t fly, run. If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl, but by all means, keep moving!”
EVENT DETAILS
DATE
Monday, January 15, 2024
TIME
Community Outreach Fair: 10:00am - 11:00am
Celebration: 11:00am
LOCATION
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce St. Tacoma, WA 98402
emcee, speakers, and performers
Lionel Donovan
Emcee
Tacoma Bureau Chief, King 5
Victoria Woodards
Welcoming Remarks
Mayor, City of Tacoma
Shawyn Patterson-Howard
Keynote Speaker
Mayor, Mount Vernon, New York and
President of the African American Mayors Association
Christian Paige
Performer
Poet Laureate, City of Tacoma
Tracie L. Davis Memorial Choir
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (TUPAC)
Northwest Sinfonietta
2024 aWARD RECIPIENTS
Gloria Joy Kazuko Muhammad
Emerging Leader Award
Lisa Mathusz
Lifetime Service Award
Pastor Gregory Christopher
Mayor’s Special Recognition
2024 Community Outreach Fair Vendors
2nd Cycles
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority / Zeta Omega Omega Chapter
Amara
Associated Ministries
City of Tacoma - Home in Tacoma
City of Tacoma - Human Resources
City of Tacoma - Office of Management & Budget and Office of Marketing & Communications
City of Tacoma's - Office of Equity and Human Rights
CJK Community Homes
Comcast
Community Council of Tacoma
Delta Sigma Theata Sorority, Inc.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girls Hearts on Fire
Girls on the Run
House of Matthew Permanent and Supportive Housing
Imagine Justice Project
Indivisible Tacoma
Kids Mental Health Pierce County
Kingdom Gathering Outreach
Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children
On the Road with PartnerCafe
Our Sisters House
PHA Clubhouse
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. / Sigma Zeta Sigma Chapter
Puget Sound Revels
Safe Streets Campaign
Seattle Opera
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Spanaway Lodge #83 - The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge
Symphony Tacoma
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community House
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department
Tacoma Public Library
Tacoma Public Utilities - Conservation Team
The Big Homie Program
Toolbox Laboratory
Veterans for Peace
Washington Service Corps
Yemen Temple #152
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.