2025 MLK Day March and Program

Thank you to all who participated in our 50th anniversary commemorative march and program. While the program may have ended, the work of fostering a beloved community continues. In his book Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. challenges us to choose community over division.
We encourage you to take this choice to heart by:

• Engaging in meaningful conversations about race, equity, and justice with those around you, helping to break down the barriers that divide us.

• Supporting policies and initiatives that promote equal opportunities for all, particularly in education, housing, and employment.

• Volunteering your time to organizations working on the front lines of racial and social justice.

• Listening to and amplifying marginalized voices, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be heard and valued.

• Educating yourself and others about the ongoing struggles for equity and inclusion, and actively working to confront your own biases and assumptions.

• Advocating for systemic change, standing up against discrimination and inequality wherever you see it.

The work is far from over, but each step we take toward justice brings us closer to the beloved community Dr. King envisioned. Let’s honor his legacy by continuing the march, not just in moments of remembrance, but in every aspect of our lives.

Drum Major Awards

The Drum Major Awards will honor 50 Cincinnatians (deceased) who made significant contributions to racial equity and inclusion. The Drum Majors embody Dr. King’s ideals of non-violence, social change, and advocacy for the marginalized. We will recognize a total of 50 Drum Majors over the course of 2025.

HERE ARE THE AWARDEES FOR THE MONTHS OF MARCH AND APRIL.

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition is proud to promote Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy of brave and earnest work to end racial injustice.