The Miami Valley will host a series of events that will acknowledge and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work and leadership during the Civil Rights Movement.
Below you’ll find several local events planned for Monday that celebrates his legacy.
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Beavercreek MLK Day Food Donation Drive
The Mall at Fairfield Commons will be hosting a Food Donation Drive to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact of his activism.
Date: Monday, Jan. 18
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Place: Main Entrance of the Fairfield Commons Mall.
Central State University Service Project
Central State University will be holding a Community Service and Engagement Project where they will be honoring Charles Young.
Charles Young was the third African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy.
Date: Monday, Jan. 18
Time: 10:30 A.M. - Noon
Place: All events are virtual and will be LIVE on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram at centralstate87 on all respected platforms.
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Huber Heights Unity Walk
The city of Huber Heights and the Huber Heights Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission will be hosting the second annual MLK Unity Walk.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be in effect.
Date: Monday, Jan. 18
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Place: 6100 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
Martin Luther King Jr. Dayton March
The march will start on West Third St. at Drew Health Center and will end at the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Park by the Third Street bridge. The New Black Panther Party and Street Souljahz will be hosting the event.
Date: Monday, Jan. 18
Time: March from 2 p.m. - 4p.m.
Place: West Third Street at Drew Health Center
UD Virtual Ceremony
The University of Dayton will host a virtual march and wreath-laying ceremony. The event will be live streamed from their monument on campus commemorating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to campus in 1964.
“Video of the march and ceremony will be posted on the University of Dayton Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center YouTube channel at 12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18. “
Date: Monday, Jan. 18
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Place: Online
The Plaza Theatre Screening of “MLK\FBI” film
The Plaza Theatre will be hosting screenings of MLK\FBI film, which is a 2020 documentary. Masks are to be worn at all times unless consuming food or drink.
Tickets can be purchased at www.myplazatheatre.com.
Date: Monday, Jan. 18
Time: 3:30 P.M. and 7 P.M>
Place: 33 South Main Street, Miamisburg
Cost: $5 per person
Ambassador Leadership Training
The Dayton Public Schools Office for Males of Color will be hosting the first Martin Luther King Ambassador Leadership Training.
Date: Monday, Jan. 18