4:15 PM – 6:30 PM
ART GALLERY! NEW THIS YEAR! Peruse the first-ever MLK Art Gallery featuring works from local artists Jaleel Campbell, Vanessa Johnson, and Jessica McGhee. The gallery will be held in the Club 44 VIP Lounge on the upper level of the JMA Wireless Dome.
5 PM – 6:30 PM
DINNER IS SERVED! The traditional MLK event dinner includes pulled BBQ pork, collard greens, sweet potato pie, and more! Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Halal/Kosher, gluten-free, and vegetarian options will be available. Dinner will be held near the JMA Dome’s west end zone, entry at Gate A.
7 PM – 8:30 PM
LET THE SHOW BEGIN!
The main program includes:
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4:15 – 6:30 MLK Art Gallery in Club 44
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5:00 – 6:30 Traditional Dinner in the Dome
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6:30 – 7:00 Transition to Event Seating
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7:00 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Performance | Eesa Grayson
Performance | Community Choir | “Oh Happy Day”
Welcome and Introduction
Iris St. Meran, emcee
Co-Chair Welcome and Invocation
Malique Lewis, student co-chair
Rev. Brian Konkol, dean of Hendricks Chapel
Performance | Community Choir | “Glory”
Greeting and Welcome
Chancellor Kent Syverud
Performance | Royalty Step Team | “Perseverance”
2021 & 2022 Unsung Hero Recognition
Marissa Willingham
Performance | Briana Gilyard
2023 Unsung Hero Presentation
Chancellor Kent Syverud, Malique Lewis, Marissa Willingham
Performance | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Keynote Speaker
Rev. Phil Turner, Bethany Baptist Church
Performance | Community Choir featuring Pastor Phil Turner |
“Lift every Voice and Sing”
Closing Remarks
Iris St. Meran
Performance | Community Choir | “Every Praise”
The program will be held at the east side of the dome.
- For program-only attendees, doors open at 6 PM.
Ticket purchase options are as follows:
- Syracuse University staff, faculty, and the general public (dinner and program): $30
- Students (dinner and program): $15
- Main program only: FREE