# Event Details - **Event Name**: Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 18 Jan, 2027 at 11:00 am – Mon, 18 Jan, 2027 at 01:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and ProgramAbout this EventJoin the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program on Monday, January 18, 2027, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 18410 Chapel St., Triangle, VA. Doors open at 10:00 a.m.Admission is free, and the community is invited to celebrate Dr. King's legacy through inspiring student performances, the Youth Oratorical Competition, and the MLK Youth Community Choir. Six outstanding middle and high school students will compete by delivering speeches that reflect Dr. King's vision of equality, justice, and service.Beginning at 10:00 a.m., guests can also visit community organizations, small business vendors, a display of MLK program memorabilia, and participate in an optional Day of Service donation.Founded in 1985, this annual celebration is one of the Washington metropolitan area's longest-running tributes to Dr. King. The Youth Oratorical Competition and MLK Youth Community Choir were established in 1991 to encourage youth leadership, public speaking, and community engagement.Additional Opportunities to Celebrate Dr. KingMLK Youth Community Choir (Grades K–12) – Email PWCMLKCommunityChoir@gmail.com to participate.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Writing Contest – Open to 4th and 5th grade students in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. Visit for writing contest details. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/triangle/annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-youth-oratorical-competition-and-program/100001994626246798 - **Event Categories**: contests, music, entertainment, nonprofit, public-speaking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Mt Zion Baptist Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Triangle - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mt Zion Baptist Church - **lat**: 38.55318339999999 - **long**: -77.35336269999999 - **full address**: Mt Zion Baptist Church, 18410 Chapel Street, Triangle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ef0a3dcca5d68f8b3546da20d5116a5cc8dbac9a9ee98d1eefc76e81cd7d7bd4-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8d8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1785560710 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program being held? - **A:** Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program takes place on Mon, 18 Jan, 2027 at 11:00 am to Mon, 18 Jan, 2027 at 01:30 pm at Mt Zion Baptist Church, 18410 Chapel Street, Triangle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program? - **A:** Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program is organized by Prince William County Alumnae Chapter - DST. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Triangle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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