Because only together we can make a difference
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee
Santa barbara
16TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION KICKS OFF AT THE ARLINGTON THEATER
OUR 2023 THEME
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is "What are you doing for others?” - Montgomery, Alabama 1957
Mission Statement
The mission of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara is to foster positive relationships between the many diverse groups in the Santa Barbara Community and the surrounding areas; to sponsor programs and events which exemplify the teachings of Dr. King; and to observe and celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Who We Are
Our committee is dedicated to bringing awareness to the Santa Barbara community
The King Federal Holiday Commission in planning the first celebration in 1986, saw the holiday as “a day for love, not hate; for understanding, not anger; for peace, not war. “ The Commission further declared that it would be a “day when people of all races, religions, classes and stations in life put aside their differences and join in a spirit of togetherness.
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What We Do
We Honor
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Each year a fundamental question arises. Young people especially want to know, “Why do we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? The following is a brief analysis which can be duplicated and shared.
Community
Events
The Celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, in Santa Barbara is a free event for our community. We believe that we all can be enriched by the legacy of Dr. King’s life and work.
MLK Day Legacy of Service
In Memoriam
"Our lives end the day we keep silent about things that matter”
George Floyd
Tony McDade
Armaud Arbery
BreonNa Taylor
Michael Brown
Eric Garner
Sean Bell
Sandra Bland
Philando Castile
Tamir Rice
Freddie Gray
Trayvon Martin
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