Screening of “Dark Girls” followed by a dialogue, reception, art exhibition, and spoken word by poet, Chante Cepeda. Dark Girls is a fascinating and controversial documentary film that goes underneath the surface to explore the prejudices that dark-skinned women face throughout the world. It explores the roots of classism, racism and the lack of self-esteem within a segment of cultures that span from America to the most remote corners of the globe. Women share their personal stories, touching on deeply…

The Wreath Laying Ceremony brings together businesses and organizations to lay wreaths at the MLK, Jr. statue to honor the life, struggles and accomplishments of Dr. King. This year’s guest speaker is Dennis Kennedy, Founder and CEO of the National Diversity Council. He has launched several statewide conferences focused on diversity, leadership and women in states around the country.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dreamt and fought for race equality and civil rights for all. Today, his legacy is celebrated by individuals of all ages, races, color, creed, national origins and political affiliations. Immigrants are people, who still believe in the American dream and who deserve to be treated with the same basic human dignity, that Dr. King’s convictions so strongly advocated for. Please join us as we learn from a panel of experts on the topic of immigration.…