Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to advocating for racial justice and fighting for equitable systems in the United States and around the world.
Now, almost six decades after the March on Washington, it's evident that we still have a long way to go to fulfill Dr. King's dream. So today, we pause to remember Dr. King's life and draw inspiration from his lasting legacy of courageous resistance and radical hope.
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We asked some of our LA2050 grantees to share how their work honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Some highlights from their videos:
- Union Station Homeless Services honors Dr. King by continuing "to fight for the dignity and justice of those who have been continually disenfranchised."
- Creative Acts spreads Dr. King's message of equality through granting participants "the freedom to express... to say, to speak, and to live out the dream."
- Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) shares how Dr. King "embodied access and inclusion for all mankind" — values that NHMLAC lives by.
- Los Angeles Audubon Society pays tribute to Dr. King by "continuing to make strides in civil rights... whether social, economic, or environmental."
- Miry's List talks about the organization's MLK Day plans and quotes from Dr. King’s Letter From a Birmingham Jail: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
- Los Angeles Maritime Institute shares how the organization carries on Dr. King's message of equal opportunity and access for all.
- And, Jenesse Center says, “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left a lasting legacy of community service and non-violence... a legacy that we at the Jenesse Center seek to continue.”
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. ― August 28, 1963
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EIGHT WAYS TO CELEBRATE MLK DAY
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- Tune into California African American Museum Presents: 2021 MLK Day Celebration from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm for a virtual festival highlighting MLK’s dedication to labor and workers’ rights.
- Browse the MLK National Day of Service portal from California Volunteers to find an opportunity to give back to your community.
- Attend the virtual L.A. Works MLK Day of Service event, including workshops on the impact of race on food insecurity, homelessness, and the criminal justice system.
- Celebrate with Big Sunday’s Virtual MLK Day Block Party & Clothing Collection live at 11:00 am.
- Join the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture for its annual "The People's Holiday" event honoring Dr. King from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.
- Read about MLK's impact on Los Angeles from "A King in the City of Angels" by LA Public Library Senior Librarian Christina Rice.
- Tomorrow, January 19, observe National Day of Racial Healing by taking action or tuning into an online event.
- Check out our "Resources in the Fight for Racial Justice" guide to learn more about anti-racism work and taking concrete action.
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Director of Communications & Development, Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles
Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Advancement Project
Development Director, Play Equity Fund
Manager, Public Programs, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Program and Development Coordinator, Ready to Succeed
Facilitator, PLUS ME Project
Multiple Positions Available, KCRW
Teacher (2021-2022 School Year), Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Administrative Assistant II, Partners In Diversity Inc
Health Program Analyst II, Partners In Diversity Inc
Specialist, Workforce Development, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
Senior Grants Specialist, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
User Research Specialist, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
Senior Specialist, Workforce Development, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
Senior Specialist, Equity, The Foundation for California Community Colleges
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Training & Retention Coordinator, 826LA
Grant Writer and Fund Development Manager, Los Angeles Education Partnership
Teaching Artist-Mentor, Film & Digital Media Career Pathways, Venice Arts
Director of Development, USGBC-LA
Director, Procurement Operations and Strategy, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Data Visualization Analyst, California College Guidance Initiative
Data Analyst, California College Guidance Initiative
And more at: la2050.org/jobs
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Jan. 19 | National Day of Racial Healing
Jan. 20, 7pm | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Presents: Political Shift - The Long Road to the Inauguration with Gabriel Buelna
Jan. 21, 9am | City Planning Committee Equity Day
Jan. 23, 12pm | The Fowler Museum at UCLA Presents: A Global Destination for Art: Ardeshir Tabrizi
Jan. 24, 6pm | LACMA Presents: Sundays Live: Encore Edition
Jan. 25, 5:30pm | Union Station Homeless Services Presents: Changing The Narrative Series: Building Better Cities
Jan. 26, 12pm | Southern California College Access Network Presents: Innovative Colleges Presentation & Panel
Jan. 28, 10am | Next City Presents: Alternatives to Monumentality
Jan. 28, 12pm | AARP Presents: What Do We Do Now? Equity, Longevity, and the Impact of Our Collective 2020 Experience
Jan. 29, 11am | Unveiling of LACI's Green Jobs Report
Jan. 30, 1pm | Geena Davis Institute Presents: Mission Unstoppable Girl Squad - Calling All Future Scientists
Feb. 23, 10am | Understanding Youth Substance Use Disorders: Resources and Services in Los Angeles County
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