Event Date
Jan 23, 2027
Location
Sac State University Ballroom
Keynote Speaker
To Be Announced
Essay Contest
To Be Announced
Attend
Be part of this memorable event
honoring Dr. King's Legacy
Sponsor
Support the region's
unity event
Students
14th annual essay contest
(grades 6 - 12)
Honoring Dr. King's Dream
HONORING EQUALITY, JUSTICE, AND UNITY.
The Annual MLK Celebration Sacramento honors the legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through education, inspiration, and community. The event features a nationally recognized keynote speaker, celebrates the winners of the 2027 MLK Essay Contest, and recognizes an outstanding recipient of the Community Service Award. Join us as we celebrate Dr. King's dream and work together to build a more just and inclusive community.
Together, we honor the past, inspire the next generation, and strengthen our community for the future.
5
Counties,
20 Cities
28
Years of Celebrating Dr. King's Legacy
14
Years of the MLK essay contest
$64,000
Raised for Student Scholarships Working toward our $100,000 Endowment Goal
2026 MLK Celebration Sponsors
Join Us for the 2027 MLK Celebration
Celebrate unity, service, and the generation of leaders