35th Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Join Lawrence and Fox Cities partners as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for our 35th annual celebration.
35th Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 19, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel
Join us for the 35th Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration!
Hear from keynote speaker, Dr. Sam Coleman
Guest Performer: Sam Thousand
With musical performances by:
- Dance Performance | Members ÃÛÌÒAV Dance Team and Afro Fusion
- The Omoladé Academy
- The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir
Community members are invited to join the Community Choir!
The choir and will begin in-person rehearsals in January.
Register to join the Community Choir:
Also featuring the presentation of Jane LaChapelle McCarty Unity in Diversity MLK Community Leader and MLK Educator Awards
The MLK Committee is accepting nominations for these awards. To submit a nomination to our award committee, fill out this form:
The deadline to submit nominations is December 14th , 2025.
Questions? Email interculturalcenter@lawrence.edu
Please consider sponsoring the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration!
If you would like to submit your organization's name for the program, please contact us. We deeply appreciate your commitment to working toward unity and acceptance.
Email interculturalcenter@lawrence.edu if interested.
Thank you to our committee members and co-sponsors!
- Boys & Girls Club Fox Valley
- BOLDT
- Theada Care
- Volunteer Fox Cities
- City of Appleton
- Appleton Area School District
- United Way Fox Cities