34th Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Join Lawrence and Fox Cities partners as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for our 34th annual celebration.
34th Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 20, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel
“THE ARCH OF JUSTICE”
Prelude
NOIR, Lawrence University
Welcome and Greeting
President, Laurie A. Carter
Song
Preston Parker & The Ọmọladé Academy
Lift Every Voice and Sing (We Invite everyone to sing)
Prayer
Pastor Walter Ragand
Keynote Introduction
Dr. Jesus Smith
Keynote Address
Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly
Award Presentations
Eldridge Alexander, (MC)
Jane LaChapelle McCarty MLK Community Leader Award
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Educator Award
Excerpt Reading
Our God is Marching On!
Evangelina Rattray STAR Scholar
Song
Preston Parker & The Ọmọladé Academy, NOIR, & The MLK Community Choir
Closing Words
Eldridge Alexander
Special Thanks
2025 CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
- Clarence Crane - AASD
- Lissette Cruz-Jiménez - BOLDT
- Carolyn Desrosiers - Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
- Laura Jones - Lawrence University
- Kristen Gondek - People of Progression
- Mike Hernandez - AASD
- Dennis Kelley - ThedaCare
- Wendy Krueger - United Way Fox Cities
- Catherine Lockheart - Lawrence University
- Kayla McNamara - B&G Clubs of the Fox Cities
- Venn Peters - Lawrence University
- Jesus Smith - Lawrence University
- Timber Smith - City of Appleton
JANE LACHAPELLE MCCARTY MLK AWARDS COMMITTEE
2024 MLK Celebration Committee
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS COMMITTEE
2024 MLK Celebration Committee