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
Commissioners
Kurt W. Wall, Chair - Term Expires: 3/1/24
Hunter Craig, Vice-Chair - Term Expires: 3/1/25
Daniel Nairn, Secretary - Term Expires: 04/4/25
Dr. Clarita Dawson - Term Expires: 3/1/25
Teresa Garcia - Term Expires: 5/6/27
James Hollywood, III - Term Expires: 3/5/27
Tina Horn - Term Expires: 5/1/24
Abbie Diane Martin, Ph.D. - Term Expires: 3/1/24
Bonnie Sorak - Term Expires: 03/1/25
Brett Vess - Term Expires: 03/1/25
Ishaan Busireddy, Student Commissioner - Term Expires: 6/30/25
Tabitha Dixon, Student Commissioner - Term Expires 6/30/25
Meeting Schedule
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
July 03, 2024
September 04, 2024
October 02, 2024
November 06, 2024
December 04, 2024
2025 MLK Celebration & Day of Service
2025 Celebration & Day of Service
Join us for a meaningful weekend honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM, come to the Howard Community Horowitz Center Smith Theatre for our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Experience a powerful event featuring keynote speaker Israah Ansari, inspiring performances, and the recognition of outstanding community members.
Then, on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 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 [email protected]. We look forward to celebrating and serving together!
2025 MLK Day of Service Food Collection
MLK Day of Service Food Collection
Location: Area Grocery Stores
Monday, January 19, 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.
Monthly Pop-Up Food Pantry
Monthly Pop-up Food Pantry
Join us at the Ridgley Run Community Center 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.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2024
2023
2022
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