Greater Long Branch Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Guild

01/19/2026

It’s a day on, not off today!

We look forward to your joining us today for our annual MLK celebration in partnership with the Central Jersey Club.

Our Soul Food Lunch is SOLD OUT, but we look forward to seeing you at the MLK Monument at 10a and the Second Baptist Church of Long Branch at 11a.

01/19/2026

Celebrating my 5th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

01/10/2026

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Guild of Long Branch in partnership with The Central Jersey Club is pleased to invite you to our Annual MLK Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026.

✨10am MLK Ceremony and laying of the wreath at the MLK Monument Park on Atlantic Ave in Long Branch.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Twana Richardson

✨11am MLK Annual Program
Worship Leader: Rev. Terence Dunlap, Sr., Pastor, Second Baptist Church
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Ras Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark

Musical Performances by Scarlet Sound, Neptune High School
MLK Essay Recitations by students from Long Branch Public Schools

✨2pm Soul Food Lunch catered by Heavenly Eats Catering

LUNCHEON Tickets are now SOLD OUT!

Thank you to our sponsors:
Second Baptist Church of Long Branch
Zeta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc.
NJ Natural Gas

12/28/2025

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Jake Jones! Today, the Long Branch Community Gardens were officially dedicated in his name—a well-deserved honor for someone who has given so much to our community.

Jake Jones has been a long standing member and champion for The Guild. We salute 🫡 you Jake!

12/11/2025

✨ A Beautiful Evening of Unity in the Community ✨

Last night, the Greater Long Branch Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Guild hosted an inspiring evening of connection, reflection, and celebration. The room was filled with community partners, residents, and leaders who came together with one shared purpose: to honor the Guild’s mission and strengthen the ties that continue to move our community forward.

The spirit of Unity in the Community was felt in every conversation, every handshake, and every moment of shared vision. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening meaningful and energizing. Your presence shows the power of what happens when we come together with intention and commitment.

As we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we look ahead with renewed purpose—ready to collaborate, uplift, and continue building a community rooted in service, equity, and belonging.

Thank you for being part of this journey.
Here’s to the work ahead, together. 🤝💙

10/17/2025

On Monday, October 13th, The Guild co-hosted the Long Branch Board of Education Forum with 5 of the 8 candidates running for election.

Good Luck to all on the ballot and special thanks to David A. Brown, Rick Garlipp, Sandra Giordano, Kris Parker, and Dominic Sama for participating.

Candidates for Long Branch board of Education discuss their plans

10/08/2025

📢 Long Branch Community — Your Voice Matters!

Join us for the Long Branch Board of Education Candidates Forum 2025, hosted by the LBSEA and Rotary Club of Greater Long Branch

This annual event is a vital opportunity to:
✅ Meet the candidates
✅ Hear their plans to improve our schools
✅ Engage in meaningful Q&A with both panelists and the audience

Strong school boards shape the future of our students and communities. It’s essential that candidates understand the needs of our schools and that we, as community members, show up, listen, and hold them accountable.

📅 Monday, October 13, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Portuguese Club of Long Branch, Inc.
191 Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, NJ

Let’s come together to make informed choices for the future of Long Branch Public Schools. 🏫✨

07/05/2025

📌The Guild is sponsoring a School Supply Drive over the months of July and August. The Long Branch Free Public Library is our official drop off point. Please support as an individual or as a special project through your community organization.

05/23/2025

Join the Conversation: MLK Guild Book Discussion

We’re inviting the community to an engaging discussion led by the MLK Guild Members
centered on Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Date: Friday, May 23rd
Time: 3:00 PM
Location:
Long Branch Main Library at 328 Broadway, Long Branch

This meaningful conversation will explore Dr. King’s legacy, civic responsibility, and the choices we face in shaping our democracy.

Reserve your spot & get a reminder:
www.bit.ly/mlkbook25

Let’s honor Dr. King’s vision—together.

03/30/2025

“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding." (Jeremiah 3:15)

02/11/2025

The Long Branch Free Public Library is Hiring!

➡️ Part-Time Elberon Branch Library Assistant
➡️ Part-Time Teen Department Assistant
➡️ Part-Time Technology Department Assistant
➡️ Part-Time Children's Department Assistant

Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency preferred.

Email Kate for further details on applying:
📨 [email protected]