Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service & Awards

The 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service & Awards will be in-person and will also be streamed on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10:30am on Monday, January 19th, 2026.

The Memorial Service theme, “A Time for Vigorous and Positive Action,” reflects the MLK Center’s commitment to inspiring change through service, unity, and a shared dedication to justice and equity throughout the Quad Cities community.

The program will include a variety of performances and presentations in honor of Dr. King, and two scholarships will be awarded. The “I Have A Dream” Award will be presented to a Rock Island citizen for exemplary community service and enormous contributions made to the community.

A recording of this event will be available afterwards on our Facebook page, website, and YouTube channel.

For more information, please call 309 732 2999 or email bWxrbWFpbCB8IHJpZ292ICEgb3Jn

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• Next Friday, 5th December, 04:00 pm, ❄️ 39th Annual ACTIVE Club Christmas Party❄️ in Rock Island