The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Event is hosted by the Human Rights Commission. 

The 2024 MLK Breakfast was held January 15 at the Sheraton Greensboro/Koury Convention Center. The theme was 'Inspired to Dream' and featured keynote speaker Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., co-founder and president of the Frederick Douglass Freedom Initiatives organization.

Read more about this year's event and the 2024 Everyday Champions of Human Rights Award winners here. Watch the program on the City's YouTube channel. See photos from the event on the Human Rights Department's Facebook page.

Sponsorship opportunities exist as the Human Rights Commission seeks to offset costs and to provide scholarships to deserving guests. Contact Outreach & Education Coordinator Paula Washington at 336-373-7038 or by email for sponsorship information.

This annual event is in honor of Dr. King's contributions to human rights. Read more about its history.