We Have a Dream Celebration
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Monday, Jan 15, 2024 8:30am - 2pm
Location
Rochester Civic Theater
Event Category
Family Friendly
Details
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - We Have a Dream Celebration is an annual community event held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to commemorate the life and work of Dr. King. The morning portion of the program hosted by NAACP Rochester Branch MN in partnership with Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce will take place at the Mayo Civic Center and feature complimentary Breakfast, Spoken Words from the Youth, Featured Keynote from Justin Terrell, Executive Director Minnesota Justice Research Center, and Call to Action from Rochester Branch NAACP President Walé Elegbede.
The NAACP Freedom Rally and March will then proceed before the commencement of the Community People's Program which will take place at The Rochester Civic Theatre and feature State of Branch Report by President Elegbede, Insights from our Elders, Distinguished Keynote Panel Discussion from Select Community Leaders including Justin Terrell, Raffle Prizes, and Voter Awareness Campaign and Q&A from our community. The Community People's Program will then conclude with the Commemorative MLK Birthday Party Celebration!
