Save The Date! The 2026 MLK Celebration Sacramento will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Sacramento State University Ballroom.
Robert T. Matsui Community Service Award Honoree
To Be Announced
Keynote Speaker
To Be Announced
Honoring Dr. King's Dream
HONORING EQUALITY, JUSTICE, AND UNITY.
The annual MLK Celebration Sacramento event celebrates Dr. King's dream of equality and justice. It features educational programs, an amazing keynote speaker, the awarding of 2025 MLK Essay contest winners, and honoring the Community Service Award honoree. Join us in honoring his legacy and building a more inclusive community.
13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Essay Contest | Sponsored by Alcalay Communications and the Sacramento Kings
Students in grades 6–12 from five Northern California counties are invited to enter the 13th Annual MLK Celebration Essay Contest for a chance to win up to $500. The contest will open soon—check back here for next year’s essay question. Watch this space for next years question. Learn more here.
Congratulations to the 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest winners. Click here to read their winning essays.