# Event Details - **Event Name**: 50th Annual MLK Awards Luncheon - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to celebrate the legacy of MLK at the 50th Annual MLK Awards Luncheon with inspiring speeches and community recognition.About this EventGet ready to celebrate 50 years of honoring MLK’s legacy with a special luncheon that will inspire and uplift everyone attending!Welcome to the 50th Annual MLK Awards Luncheon, the oldest event in the State of Illinois dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For five decades, this cherished community gathering has recognized local leaders, youth, and organizations that embody Dr. King’s vision of justice, service, and unity.This year’s milestone celebration features a powerful keynote address from Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President & CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus. Rev. Yearwood is known nationally for his work in social justice, climate action, civic engagement, and mobilizing communities through culture and activism.Join us as we honor our past, uplift our community, and inspire the next generation of changemakers!This luncheon provides an excellent opportunity to:Connect with community members and leadersCelebrate our award recipientsEnjoy a delicious mealBe moved by stories of resilience, advocacy, and positive impactTogether, let’s continue Dr. King’s dream of a more inclusive, compassionate, and empowered society.Keynote Speaker:Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.President & CEO, Hip Hop CaucusWe look forward to celebrating this historic moment with you! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7414c180-c1a4-11f0-a572-671c7f3c2484-rimg-w503-h740-dc020202-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/normal/50th-annual-mlk-awards-luncheon/100001967219608806 - **Event Categories**: dance, entertainment, martin-luther-king-day - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F50th-annual-mlk-awards-luncheon-tickets-1967219608806 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 240, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Normal - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: ISU Brown Ballroom - **lat**: 40.5118408 - **long**: -88.99292539999999 - **full address**: ISU Brown Ballroom, 100 N. University St, Normal, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Kendrick Carr (https://allevents.in/org/kendrick-carr/23105081) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/88f4759edc069c4fcd2b6afada49ddaa2eadd059e8cf06abc7773cde9ad953fa-rimg-w1200-h1765-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1763278507 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c5d48252196c5f1446a36e55bb593160c040a910016153f0fa063896268f35a1-rimg-w400-h400-dc171616-gmir.jpg?v=1763278506 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** ISU Brown Ballroom, 100 N. University St, Normal, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 30 up to 240 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Kendrick Carr - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** dance, entertainment, martin-luther-king-day - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 50th Annual MLK Awards Luncheon ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "50th Annual MLK Awards Luncheon", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/88f4759edc069c4fcd2b6afada49ddaa2eadd059e8cf06abc7773cde9ad953fa-rimg-w1200-h1765-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1763278507", "startDate": "2026-01-17", "endDate": "2026-01-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/normal/50th-annual-mlk-awards-luncheon/100001967219608806", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "ISU Brown Ballroom", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "100 N. 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