Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Reminder of our meeting tonight @ 6pm

07/17/2026

🗳️ YOUR VOTE. YOUR VOICE. YOUR FUTURE.

The 2026 Primary Election is approaching! Every eligible voter has the power to help shape the future of our community.

📅 IMPORTANT LAKE COUNTY DATES

🔹 July 20, 2026: Voter registration and party-affiliation deadline

🔹 August 6, 2026: Vote-by-mail request deadline

🔹 August 6–15, 2026: Early voting⏰ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily

🔹 Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Election Day⏰ Polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Before voting:

✅ Check your voter registration✅ Verify your voting status✅ Find your polling location✅ Make a voting plan

If you requested a vote-by-mail ballot and have not received it, call the Lake County Supervisor of Elections at 352-343-9734.

For election information, visit www.lakevotes.gov.

06/03/2026

Reminder of our meeting tomorrow, June 4 at the Venetian Ctr, Leesburg, FL.

05/06/2026

If you are interested in contributing to positive change within our community, please join us on Thursday, May 7 at 6 PM. Transformation begins with our collective efforts.
Location Venetian Ctr - Griffin Room, Leesburg, FL

01/19/2026

🌟 A Day ON, Not a Day Off! 🌟
Today, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee of Leesburg joins the nation in honoring a true visionary. Dr. King remains the only African American and non-president to be honored with a federal holiday—a testament to the monumental impact of his life, his message, and his sacrifice.

We move beyond just "remembering" his words; we revere the sacrifice and the selfless service he provided to the entire world. 🌏✊🏾

This year, our theme is: 🎤 Voices of Change: Igniting Hope, Power & Purpose.

Dr. King’s legacy is a call to action. Today is not a day off, but a day ON! We encourage every member of our community to find a way to give back. Whether it’s helping a neighbor, volunteering, or mentoring a youth, we must SERVE ON PURPOSE.

Let us use our voices to ignite hope and our actions to demonstrate power and purpose.

How are you serving today? Tell us in the comments! 👇🏾

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01/18/2026

Congratulations! Yolanda Renee King, the granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr., is continuing her grandfather’s legacy at just 15 years old. She wrote We Dream a World, a picture book meant to inspire readers of all ages to dream big, act peacefully, and stand up for justice in their communities.

Yolanda has been inspired by her grandparents, Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and she feels a responsibility to continue their work. She often speaks at schools and events, including the March on Washington, encouraging young people to use their voices for good.

Her message is simple: even small actions can make a difference. By sharing her story and ideas, Yolanda hopes to motivate the next generation of dreamers to take peaceful action and make the world a more fair and equal place.

Her book was released January 2, 2024, and is already inspiring readers everywhere.

(Photo: Yolanda Renee King)

01/18/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉
The results are in for the MLKCC of Leesburg 50/50 Raffle, and we are thrilled to announce our lucky winner! 🌟

Huge congratulations to: 🏆 CORTNEY LEWIS 🎟️ Ticket Number: #1755

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a ticket! Because of your incredible support, we are able to continue our fundraising efforts and community mission. We couldn't do this without the generosity of our amazing community. 🙌✨

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01/14/2026

🎟️ WIN BIG & GIVE BACK! 🎟️

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) of Leesburg is hosting an exciting 50/50 Raffle, and you won’t want to miss out!

Imagine winning half the pot while supporting vital community impact programs. It’s a win-win for everyone! 🌟

The Details:
* Drawing Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
* Time: 4:00 PM
* Ticket Price: Only $5.00! 💸
* The Prize: 50% of the total proceeds go to the lucky winner, and 50% goes directly toward Community Impact.

How to Enter:
Ready to try your luck? Getting your tickets is easy:
📞 Call Ornetta Slaughter at 703-625-6755
🤝 See any MLKCC Committee Member to purchase in person!

Let’s come together to support a great cause and keep Dr. King’s legacy of community service alive. The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize grows!

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01/14/2026

As we kick off King Holiday week, I am thinking not only of my father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but also of my mother, Coretta Scott King—the architect and steward of the King legacy.

My mother understood that my father’s work could not live only in memory. She insisted it must be protected, taught, and practiced. Because of her vision, The King Center exists not simply to honor what was, but to equip people to live out what must be.

Together, my parents gave the world more than words. They offered a philosophy and a way of life—rooted in nonviolence, justice, truth, and love—that calls us to create the Beloved Community in our time.

As this week begins, my hope is that we move beyond remembrance and recommit ourselves to action: to learning, to practicing nonviolence, and to building the kind of world my parents believed was possible—one grounded in dignity, compassion, and shared responsibility.

I hope you will join us—virtually or in person—as we reflect, learn, and continue this work together: https://thekingcenter.pulse.ly/0cm6aq93a3