Annual Dr. Martin Luther King March and Celebration- Leesburg, VA

07/18/2024

Here is a pic from our recent Scholarship Mentoring Luncheon! Thanks so much to all of our recipients and board members for being a part of this.

MLK DIVERSITY-ENGAGEMENT FOUNDATION Community Service College Scholarship Mentoring Luncheon. (Left to Right seated row: Esha Venkat (2023 MLK D-E F recipient) a sophomore at GA Tech Univ. Majoring in Global Public Policy, Rory Miott, MLK D-E F Board Scholarship Chair), networking at the luncheon Logan Winthers an entering freshman at VA Tech Univ., Michael Jenkins (2023 MLK D-E F recipient scholar) sophomore at Univ. of NC- Chapel Hill Computer Science major), Standing (Left to Right): Nathan Jenkins (2024 MLK D-E F recipient scholar) freshman at VA Tech Univ.; Lena Hickman-Miott- Board Corporate Secretary); Sydney Wiggins III (Board -Member-at-Large

04/22/2024

Thanks to everyone who donated to the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King March and Celebration- Leesburg, VA for the 2024 ! You gifts will help us continue to expand on the Annual MLK March and Celebration and continue with our scholarship program.

If you missed the Give Choose but want to support us you can make a gift on our website anytime here: https://mlkleesburg.org/donations

03/19/2024

You can still participate in until 11:59 p.m. tonight! Make your gift now: https://givechoose.org/nonprofits/MLKDiversity-EngagementFoundation

As of 5 p.m. we are 75% of the way to our $3,000 goal- you contributions will help us continue our scholarship program (this years recipients are pictured below.)

03/19/2024

Today's the day! Make a gift to support the MLK-Diversity engagement foundation today as a part of : https://www.givechoose.org/nonprofits/MLKDiversity-EngagementFoundation

Your gift supports our annual march and celebration, scholarship programs, community enrichment programs and more! Learn more at the link.

03/17/2024

03/13/2024

Early giving is underway for the Give Choose! Here is a message from our chair, Tammy Carter.

To make a gift to the MLK Diversity Engagement Foundation follow the link in the comments.

Consider Your Donation For Our Give Choose - Day of Giving - Go To MLKLeesburg.org

02/15/2024

Mark your calendars! The MLK Diversity-Engagement Foundation is participating in the Give Choose this year. Your tax deductible donation will help us continue to make our programs bigger and better.

More details coming soon.

01/18/2024

Thanks to Loudoun Times Mirror for this article on Monday's March. It really highlights the importance of this year celebration as we returned to the Historic Douglass School and honored the Douglass Alumni, staff, teachers and administrators!

On the 95th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth, hundreds of people gathered in Leesburg on Jan. 15 to honor King’s legacy with a day of service, celebration and

01/16/2024

Thanks to Loudoun Now for covering the March! Read the full article here:

Community members gathered Monday morning on the courthouse lawn, despite the falling snow, to remember and celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a march down East Market

01/16/2024

Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us today at our 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King March and Celebration 2024!

01/15/2024

Our Youth-Alumni Panel Discussion starts at 9 a.m. at the Historic Douglass School!

01/15/2024

Wondering about the weather? The March & Celebration is on today!

01/15/2024

Wondering about tomorrow's speaker and performers? See our digital program for the entire event here:

View "portrait Dr. King Day of Service 2024 MLK 33rd Annual March & Celebration Program flip (11 x 8.5 in) (8.5 x 11 in)" content experience created by DL Hickman-Miott on RELAYTO/

01/14/2024

The Dr. Martin Luther King March and Celebration 2024 is tomorrow!! We've got something for everyone tomorrow- be sure to check out our website for all the details: https://mlkleesburg.org/2024-33rd-annual-mlk-day

A schedule summary is also included below.
7:30 –9 AM - Food Drive at Douglass Elementary
9:00 AM- Youth Panel Honoring Alumni of Douglass School
10:00 AM- Morning Program at Douglass will start and continue through 1:30 PM.
Marchers assemble at the Loudoun County Courthouse
10:15 AM – Invocation
10:30 AM – March begins – Courthouse to Douglass Community Center
11:00 AM – Refreshments and visiting at Douglass Community Center
12:00 PM – Speaker: Bernadette Carroll
followed by music and other inspirational performances.
1:30 PM – Conclusion of program and clean up

01/04/2024

It's just 11 days until the . Be sure to participated in our collection drive the morning of the March!

We will be accepting items from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Frederick Douglass Elementary. More details in the flyer below and available at https://mlkleesburg.org/

01/26/2023

Did you miss our livestream program on MLK Day? Edited version of our 2023 livestream program is now available here:

**This program was originally livestreamed on Martin Luther King Day 2023 (1/16/23) as part of the annual MLK March and Celebration Program in Leesburg, VA. ...

01/25/2023

Thanks to everyone who honored and celebrated with us at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King March and Celebration- Leesburg, VA!

Check back here tomorrow for a link to our edited MLK Livestream program.

01/16/2023

Our 2023 program is live now! Join us and show our speakers and performers some love in the comments:

Don't forget to watch the 2023 Pre Show before (or after) tuning into the livestream program! It's available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHXysPJSV...

01/16/2023

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Our Pre Show video is available now, linked below. MLK March meets at 10 a.m. at the Loudoun County Courthouse- our live stream program starts at 12 p.m.

**This is the Pre Show Video** Please watch before the livestream starting at 12 p.m. on 1/16/23 if possible- or anytime you have 17 minutes to spare. Thank ...

01/14/2023

Our 32nd Annual is just two days away! Do you have your day mapped out? As you make a plan don't forget:

8 a.m. - MLK Preshow available to view on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_WJVrhudVvDQZUAg9Lm8w

10 a.m. -MLK March starts at the Loudoun County Courthouse

12 p.m. - Livestream MLK Program starts on our Youtube Channel. Youtube channel linked above- or use the yellow QR code included in this post.

*QR Code for program is also included in the post. More info is also available here: https://mlkleesburg.org/2023-32nd-annual-mlk-day

01/13/2023

Don't miss our virtual Pre-Show- published at 8 a.m. on Martin Luther King Day.

This is a 17 minute pre-recorded video featuring musical performances, a children’s corner, featured speaker, student artwork, a youth panelist, shout outs and more! Watch it before our live stream at 12 p.m. or whenever you have a few minutes to spare:

**This is the Pre Show Video** Please watch before the livestream starting at 12 p.m. on 1/16/23 if possible- or anytime you have 17 minutes to spare. Thank ...

12/22/2022

2023 MLK March is just around the corner! Please save the date and view the flyer for more details.

01/17/2022

Our Virtual 2022 program is available now! Watch with us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWyLrqX8btI

Thank you for joining us for the virtual program for Loudoun County’s 31st Annual Martin Luther King March and Celebration! The theme of this year’s celebrat...

01/17/2022

Due to technical challenges we won't be able to live stream the March today.

However, you can still watch live on Zoom by using meeting code: 826 370 97776

If you need assistance let us know in the comments and we can guide you through accessing the video call.

We will also be posting a video of the March on all of our social in the next few days.

01/16/2022

02/21/2021

Our puppy friend Onyx has done the Leesburg MLK Symbolic March Challenge- have you? There is still a week left to participate.

Follow the link for more details.

01/31/2021

The Leesburg MLK Symbolic March Challenge kicks off tomorrow (though we'd suggest suggest waiting for better weather conditions to participate :) and runs through February 28.

See the March route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1ceYPqRF3-VZfdkmyKFHHZ3r0jjosof-q&usp=sharing when you walk be sure to stop to see the MLK Engraved Plaques along the way, indicated with a yellow star on the map.

You can sign up for the challenge on google forms here: https://forms.gle/B1apytbdfo7uVHR76

Questions? Email [email protected].

01/18/2021

Thanks to all that joined us today for our virtual 30th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration.

If you missed the program on Cvent you can see it on youtube. This links to a playlist of the 10 video-on-demand segments that make up the full program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkqoKQHbgoyfhy4AEH4XZGa_PzFoxJMqS

01/18/2021

This is a bonus special edition to the program- available in Cvent and on Youtube. Gather around the screen with the kids (or young at heart) and enjoy Nico's reading of Martin's Big Words:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swTGnstfoV0

Video on Demand 10 of 10 for the 30th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Celebration. Special Edition - CHILDREN'S BOOK READING - "MARTIN'S BIG W...

01/18/2021

The 30th Anniversary Martin Luther King March and Celebration is live now in Cvent!

You can still register and join up until 1:30 p.m. today here: https://cvent.me/0l7eex

If you prefer you can also watch the full program on youtube here: https://youtu.be/PtP4zLb82Dc

If you have questions about the event please email us at [email protected].