Because only together we can make a difference

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee
Santa barbara

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OUR 2024 THEME

"The time is always ripe to do right” - Birmingham, Alabama 1963

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.

MLK Essay & Poetry
Program

$1000 in Prizes for Local Youth and Teens.

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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