Unified Civic Monuments Project

05/12/2026

November 2024 we celebrated the installation of the MLK Monuments in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, led by the Unified Civic Monuments Project.

As part of our promise, we will continue to care for the monuments through annual cleanings, ensuring they remain points of pride within our community. Please join us this June 1 for a Day of Care & Fellowship.

Date: June 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Locations: 1st: Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park; 2nd: Margaret B. Upton Arboretum
Goal: to care for the monuments and have them looking their best before the Juneteenth holiday.

Caring for the monuments entails a waxing and buffing process. This is a simple act of labor that onlookers will be welcome to participate in. Care will be led by the AFrican AMerican History & Literature Gallery and Krasl Art Center.

Please join us.

12/23/2025

Grateful to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for their help with this amazing community project! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄

For 11 years, the MEDC’s grant match program has invited the public to contribute to projects that create vibrant and active community spaces throughout the state.

05/31/2025

BENTON HARBOR — The community is invited to the Benton Harbor Peace Walk on June 5, with participants marching to a new location this year – the Martin Luther King

04/11/2025

Grab a broom or rake, and your gloves were going to do some caretaking in our Downtown Social District area to prepare for the launch. Please join us.

01/31/2025

The Unified Civic Monuments Project is honored to be nominated for the Michigan Regional Chamber's first Community Placemaking Award!

The attendees at the 2025 Business Recognition Breakfast will vote in person on the winners at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center’s Grand Upton Hall on Friday, February 21, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Read more at https://unifiedmonuments.org/ucmp-nominated-for-placemaking-award/

01/20/2025

Two Kings. Two Cities. Together.

On November 19, 2024, our communities unveiled two monuments honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The monument in Benton Harbor is called "A Seat at the Table." The monument in St. Joseph is called "On the Mountaintop."

MLK's son, Martin Luther King III, was the special guest at this "monument-ous" occasion. Thank you to all who attended and support the unveiling!

Learn more at unifiedmonuments.org.

https://youtu.be/GNPWwqGBkGY

Two Kings. Two Cities. Together. On November 19, 2024, our communities unveiled two monuments to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The monument in Benton ...

11/20/2024

11/20/2024

Mayor Muhammad, your insights yesterday and your support for this effort over the years are so appreciated! And thank you for sharing the article from the Herald Palladium.

11/20/2024

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- Hundreds of people came together in unity today from both Benton Harbor and Saint Joseph Michigan, with twin monuments to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. being unveiled in both of the twin cities.

11/20/2024

"This is absolutely a phenomenal monument that your cities should be most proud of," - Martin Luther King III at the unveiling today in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Marci Taylor thank you for shining your light up here today🧡💛🖤💙