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MLK Commissioners posed with commission Banner

ABOUT

The Howard County Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission (MLK) was established by order of the Howard County Executive to encourage and coordinate appropriate ceremonies and activities honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Commissioners are appointed by the County Executive to serve an initial term of two years. Each year, the MLK celebration takes place on the third Sunday of January. The Day of Service takes place the next day on the third Monday of January. The Day of Service provides a variety of service opportunities throughout the community that is representative of Dr. King’s dedication to servant leadership.

Commission Information

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Commissioners

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Kurt W. Wall, Chair - Term Expires: 3/6/25

Hunter Craig, Vice-Chair  - Term Expires: 3/1/25

Daniel Nairn, Secretary  - Term Expires: 03/1/25

Dr. Clarita Dawson  - Term Expires: 3/1/25

Maurice Frazier - Term Expires: 02/01/25

Teresa Garcia - Term Expires: 5/6/27

James Hollywood, III - Term Expires: 3/5/27

Tamerdis Hollywood - Term Expires 7/1/2027

Tina Horn  - Term Expires: 5/1/27

Abbie Diane Martin, Ph.D. - Term Expires: 3/6/27

Bonnie Sorak  - Term Expires: 3/1/25

Brett Vess  - Term Expires: 3/1/25

Ishaan Busireddy, Student Commissioner  - Term Expires: 7/30/25

Tabitha Dixon, Student Commissioner - Term Expires 6/30/25

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Meeting Schedule

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission meets on the first Wednesday of every month, at 6:00 PM, except in July.  Meetings are open to the public.

January 03, 2024

February 07, 2024

March 06, 2024

April 03, 2024

May 01, 2024

June 05, 2024

August 7, 2024

September 04, 2024

October 17, 2024

November 06, 2024

December 04, 2024

2025 MLK Celebration & Day of Service

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2025 Celebration & Day of Service

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Join us for a meaningful weekend honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! 

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2025 MLK Celebration and Day of Service Flier

 

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM, come to the Howard Community Horowitz Center Smith Theatre for our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Experience a powerful event featuring inspiring remarks, stellar performances, and the recognition of outstanding community members. 

Then, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at  12:00 PM, join us at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center for a Day of Service. Participate in service opportunities and activities that reflect Dr. King's commitment to equality and social justice. 

For more details or to get involved, contact us at (410) 313-6430 or email MLK@howardcountymd.gov. We look forward to celebrating and serving together!

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2025 MLK Day of Service Food Collection

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MLK Day of Service Food Collection

Location: Area Grocery Stores
Sunday, January 12, 2024
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

The  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission will be collecting pantry staples, nonperishable food items, sanitary items, and baby products for the Howard County Food Bank.  Save the date as details will be posted as the date approaches.  

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2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Contests & Awards

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Apply for our MLK Student, Individual and Organizational Contest & Awards HERE!

 

 

Monthly Pop-Up Food Pantry

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Monthly Pop-up Food Pantry

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Join us at the Ridgley Run Community Center or Hopkins Methodist Church for our monthly food distribution Pop-up Pantry in collaboration with the Harriet Tubman Foundation. If you'd like to volunteer to help us sort and distribute food to the community, come at 8:30 AM.  

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Pop UP FODD PANTRY
Monthly Popup Pantry takes place on the 2nd Monday* of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
RIDGELY'S RUN COMMUNITY CENTER: 8400 Mission Road, Jessup, MD 20794
and HOPKINS METHODIST CHURCH: 13250 Highland Road, Highland, MD 20777

For More Information:
(410) 313-6430
mlk@howardcountymd.gov

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

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2024

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The Office of Human Rights and Equity strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation to access a Public Commission meeting or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Liv Alanis Myers at lamyers@howardcountymd.gov. Accommodations requested less than five business days before a meeting are not guaranteed, though every effort will be taken to provide said accommodation.

 

September 4th

August 7th:

June 9th MLK COMMISSION RETREAT

May 1st

April 3rd

March 6th

February 7th

January 3rd

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2023

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December 6th

November 1st

October 4th

September 12 Commission Gathering

  • Agenda
  • No Minutes as this Event

September 6

August 2

June 24th Retreat

June 7

May 3

April 12

March 1

February 1st

January 4th

 

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2022

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December 7th 

 

November 2nd

October 12th

September 7th

 

August 3rd

June 1st 

  • Agenda 
  • Minutes (No Quorum, no meeting)

May 14th Annual Retreat

May 4th

April 6th

March 2nd

 

February 2nd

January 12th

January 5th

 

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2021

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December 29th

 

December 1st 

November 3rd

October 6th

September 1st

August 4th

June 2nd

May 5th

April 7th

March 3rd

February 3rd

January 6th

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    2020

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    December 2nd

    November 4th

    October 7th

    September 2nd

    August 5th

    June 3rd

    May 6th

    April 1st

    March 4th

    February 5th

    January 8th

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    2019

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    December 4th

    November 6th

    October 2nd

    September 4th

    July 10th

    June 5th

    May 1st

    April 3rd

    March 6th

    February 6th

    January 2nd

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    2018

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    December 5th

    November 7th

    October 3rd

    September 5th

    June 6th

    April 4th

    March 7th

    February 28th

    January 3rd

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    2017

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    December 6th

    November 1st

    October 4th

    September 6th

    June 7th

    April 5th

    March 1st

    February 1st

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