2015 ANNUAL REPORT

MISSION STATEMENT

The Orlando Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission strengthens our community by promoting Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, peace, respect, and inclusion for all.

Mayor Buddy Dyer with members of his 2015 MLK Commission and his City staff. MAYOR’S MLK COMMISSION Planning Team Andrea Balanzategui Becky Malicsi Member-At-Large Asian American Chamber of Brandy Hand, Esq. Commerce, Inc. Hand and Chapman, P.L. Katie Byrne Junior League of Gene Martin Corey Johnson , Inc. Orlando Magic OUC-The Reliable One Vicki J. Brooks Jonathan M. Perry, Esq. Lee Nimkoff Member-At-Large Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Brio Properties Patricia Broussard, Esq. Suzanne Richards Dawn Ofodile A&M University CNCS Florida State Office University of Central Florida College of Law Kran Riley Courtney Powell Michel Dorcean Wayne M. Densch Charities, Inc. AceApplications, LLC Member-At-Large Peter Spence Marisol Romany, M.Ed. Kenneth Goodwin Member-At-Large Orlando Health ZeroChaos Katrina Summerville City of Orlando Staff Krisita Jackson Orange County Public Schools Office of the Mayor Member-At-Large Joy Taylor, Ed.D. Marcia Hope Goodwin Latria Leak Orange County Public Schools Community Affairs & Orlando Magic Human Relations

Reginald McGill Constituent Services

Patricia Newton Community Affairs & Human Relations

Lizzette Feliciano Community Affairs & Human Relations 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

For almost 30 years, the Orlando Mayor's MLK commission has come together with our corporate and community partners to plan and promote a variety of events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through the generous financial and in-kind support of our dedicated corporate partners, $72,015 in cash sponsorships and over $103,700 of in-kind goods and services were raised to support more than 24 events across the region in 2015. A record was set with eight new first time sponsors this year. This support resulted in reaching a larger diverse population of thousands of Central Florida citizens, including every middle and high school student in Orange County Public Schools. In addition to raising awareness of Dr. King’s legacy and increasing participation in the celebration, the Commission is pleased to have delivered a significant return on investment (ROI) to our corporate and community partners. The Commission defines ROI delivered to our corporate sponsors for their investment dollars as the marketing value and brand exposure for their respective companies’ brand during the MLK holiday celebration. This includes the networking value to their employees and opportunities to demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility through community engagement in numerous MLK activities and events.

Marketing Value & Brand Exposure + Networking Value & Corporate Social Responsibility (Corporate Citizenship) = ROI The following is a report on the full slate of activities, events and marketing platforms through which we delivered ROI to our corporate sponsors this year.

2015 MLK Marketing Marketing Value Brand Exposure

Cox Radio - Star 94.5 . iHeart Radio . News 13 . . Orange TV . . Orlando Sentinel . . MLKOrlando.com . . Social Media •Facebook, YouTube, Flickr . . MLK Commission Website . . City of Orlando Website . . Print Promotion •Banners, Yard signs, Flyers Press Releases . . •Office of City of Orlando Mayor . . •City of Orlando/MLK Commission E-blasts . .

Plant Seedlings for Civil Rights Gene Martin & 2015 Humanitarians Keynote Speaker, Dorian Boyland & Alpha Phi Alpha Member at Scholarship Luncheon 4 Photo Credit: Nancy Jo Brown / 106FOTO Marketing Brand Networking Volunteer/Service Community EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2015 List of Events Value Exposure Opportunities Opportunity Engagement January 11 Candlelight Vigil & March . Interfaith Multicultural Celebration . . . . . January 13 Spread the Dream - Civil Rights Education Program Part I Spread the Dream Part II . . . January 15 MLK Leadership Forum . . . . January 16 MLK Commemorative Luncheon . . . . City of Hope Concert . . January 17 Orlando MLK Parade January 18 . . . . Magic Game Night - MLK Night Youth Humanitarian Recognition . . . . January 19 Pappy Kennedy Prayer Breakfast Plant Seedlings for Civil Rights . . . . . Parramore Clean-Up, Green Up . . MLK Commission House Painting . . . MLK South Street Jazz and Blues . . . . . Cookout . . . City of Oviedo MLK Parade . . . . City of Ocoee MLK Parade . . . . Rollins College Annual MLK Vigil . . . . January 21 Rollins College Florida Civil Rights Movement Panel Discussion . . January 22 Rollins College Civil Rights Movement Film Screening . . January 29 Youth Humanitarian Awards Service . . . . .

Humanitarian Award Service Youth Humanitarian Winner is congratulated by speaker/coach Trevor Anderson and OCPS Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Jenkins

City Commissioners Jim Gray and Samuel Ings enjoy the MLK Parade.

5 MAYOR’S EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

The Commission The wide range of media coverage and promotion this The Commission is a community year included: partnership that represents a cross • Television (News 13, Orange TV) section of civic leaders from the • Radio (Cox Radio, Clear Channel) public, private, and non-profit • Print Media (Orlando Sentinel, press release to local sectors. Its primary responsibilities media outlets) include fund-raising, marketing, • Social Media (Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Twitter) media relations and overall • Online (City of Orlando website, MLKOrlando.com) coordination of the citywide MLK • P r i n t P r o m o t i o n ( fl y e r s d i s t r i b u t e d t o l o c a l Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer events. organizations, yard signs, flyers, custom hanging and standing banners displayed at all key events) Sponsors Make the Events Possible While Receiving • Press Releases (Office of the Orlando Mayor, City of Great Value Orlando and MLK Commission) The Signature, Mayor’s Circle, Leader’s Circle, Dr. King’s Circle, and other corporate and in-kind sponsors Middle and High School Students Continue to Excel provided value at more than $175,000 for all events in in Service and Leadership 2015. In return, these community partners received The Commission’s signature event, the Mayor’s increased marketing, brand exposure and reach Humanitarian Award program, had another outstanding throughout Central Florida, as well as opportunities year. Fifty-nine (59) Orange County middle and high to network and engage in our community. This was school students were chosen, based on specific criteria, accomplished through over 24 events of service, and received a Medal of Honor from Mayor Dyer. The scholarship, youth leadership development and other students and their families participated in MLK Holiday activities of corporate citizenship. The members of weekend events, including the parade, candlelight vigil, these organizations and corporations serve as excellent multicultural service, recognition at an Orlando Magic role models for their employees and other community game, and two Great Day of Service opportunities. An organizations by their on-going commitment to Dr. King’s award service was held to honor these outstanding youth legacy. They make the celebration possible. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in . This event brought the Humanitarian Award recipients, The generosity of the sponsors enabled the Commission their family members, teachers, principals, elected to increase its focus on celebrating and encouraging officials and corporate sponsors—approximately 400 the youth of our community. A listing of these community attendees—together to celebrate their contributions to partners is detailed in this report. the community and schools. The keynote address was delivered by the motivational speaker, Trevor Anderson. Calendar Featured Activities and Events for Everyone Throughout Central Florida A Day On, Not a Day Off! The Calendar of Events featured over 24 different events The Commission has longstanding partnerships with the of: Service, Education, Scholarship, Arts, Culture, Inter/ City of Orlando and Florida A&M University College of multi-faith, and Youth Leadership across Central Florida. Law to create service opportunities on the King Holiday. The calendar was developed by the Commission and This year, thanks to the generous financial support of distributed throughout the community via the City’s our sponsors and additional volunteers from City Year website, City of Orlando Community Centers, places of Orlando, a deserving family living in the Parramore worship, businesses, nonprofit organizations, as well as neighborhood had their home pressure washed and being emailed by the Commission and sponsors. painted. The Commission has set a goal to paint an entire block of homes! Vast and Diverse Media Coverage Expanded Reach On behalf of my Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission This year the Commission had three (3) media sponsors. and the members of the Commission’s Planning Team, I Press releases were distributed through the Office of am pleased to present this report of the 2015 celebration. the Mayor to local media outlets. As a result of these Thank you for your continued individual and corporate efforts, there was media coverage at many events and commitment to keeping Dr. King’s dream alive. attendance increased. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade was televised on Orange TV and the MLK celebration was featured on the front page of the Orlando Sentinel.

Buddy Dyer Brandy Hand Mayor, City of Orlando MLK Commission Chair 6 MLK EVENTS

Candlelight Vigil & March MLK Commission and the Interfaith Council of Central Florida

The traditional kickoff of the MLK Holiday celebration events is the Candlelight Vigil and March to an interfaith, multicultural service. The City Hall Rotunda was filled with hundreds of people who received a commemorative MLK Commission T-shirt and glow stick (candle). After enjoying fellowship with the attendees, Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Council members Regina I. Hill and Samuel B. Ings, faith leaders, Mayor’s MLK Commission members and our MLK Humanitarians led the candlelight march through the streets of Orlando to the First United Methodist Church, accompanied by the of the Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinders Drum Corps. Mayor Dyer, City Commissioners Regina Hill and Samuel Ings, along with faith and community members, lead the Candlelight Vigil. “Amazing community participation to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy.”

Multicultural Service Interfaith Council of Central Florida The drum corps announced the group’s arrival at First United Methodist Church where everyone was warmly greeted. The Nap Ford School Drummers kept the energy high by a rousing performance using various drums and techniques. Kamryn Hammonds, an MLK Humanitarian, had the crowd standing to acknowledge her song. The Honorable Emerson Thompson delivered an address “Give Us the Ballot,” in recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Religious leaders from several faiths shared prayers and readings. The service closed with a community affirmation. There were approximately 600 in attendance. “Wonderful display of diversity.”

Spread the Dream The African American Council of Christian Clergy and FAMU College of Law

The African American Council of Christian Clergy (AACCC), in partnership with Florida A&M University College of Law, presented the second annual event, “Spread the Dream.” This year, the event was in two parts. The first program, held at the new state- of-the-art Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, featured a reenactment of the oral argument before the United States Supreme Court in the case of Brown vs. Board of Education. The audience was composed of almost 2,700 eighth grade students. Also featured at the event was a panel of local judges as well as a former Chief Judge of the Florida Supreme Court, Charles T. Wells. In addition, Judge Glenda Hatchett spoke to the students. The second program was held at a local church and included uplifting music and a panel discussion. The highlight was Judge Hatchett, who brought the audience to its feet with her inspiring and challenging words. “The Dr. Phillips Center was an amazing venue for our students, and Judge Hatchett was very inspirational.” “The Dr. Phillips Center was very inspirational.” 7 MLK Leadership Forum Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The 10th Annual MLK Leadership Forum, “Alphas for Justice,” Part III, focused on Community and Law Enforcement. Hosted by Florida A&M University College of Law, the forum attracted one of the largest crowds and was a standing room only event. The forum was informative and thought-provoking.

“The Alphas have done it again with a spirited and engaging program.”

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Members with Forum Panelists and Moderator Photo Credit: Nancy Jo Brown / 106FOTO

29th Annual MLK Commemorative Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Luncheon Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Annually, the Alpha Phi Alpha Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Luncheon is the traditional kick-off of the MLK holiday weekend events. Each year, the fraternity recognizes five local Drum Majors in the categories of scholarship, community service, civic affairs, social justice and business. In addition, there are college scholarships awarded by the fraternity and the MLK Commission. The keynote address was delivered by Dorian Boyland, a previous Drum Major recipient who delighted and surprised the fraternity with a generous gift to fund scholarships.

“The Alpha luncheon is always a wonderful celebration of community service and scholarship, and Dorian Boyland was an exhilarating speaker.”

Mayor’s MLK Commission Awards College Scholarship. Photo Credit: Nancy Jo Brown / 106FOTO

City of Hope "Negro Spiritual" Scholarship Foundation

This annual concert performance of word, song and dance is no longer the best kept secret of the MLK Holiday events. It draws a large crowd to hear award winning singers and dancers celebrating the legacy of Dr. King. The event was hosted at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

“Wow! One of the highlights of the holiday events. Award-winning sensational talent provides a varied program of music and other artistic offerings, which celebrate diversity and promote social unity.”

8 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Southwest Orlando Jaycees

Thousands of people gathered on the streets of Downtown Orlando to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by participating in or watching the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade presented by the Southwest Orlando Jaycees. A cool morning helped the participants keep high energy as they walked, marched and danced along the parade route. Joining Mayor Dyer were City Commissioners Jim Gray, Robert F. Stuart, Regina I. Hill and Samuel B. Ings. The MLK Humanitarians and their families chanted and waved to the crowds as they made their way down the parade route. Many other elected officials local, state and national and numerous bands and floats also participated. “It was nice to see lots of bands and more floats this year.”

City Commissioner Robert Stuart, the Mayor’s MLK Humanitarians and local bands participated in the parade.

Orlando Magic Game Night MLK Youth Humanitarian Recognition Since the beginning of the Mayor’s MLK Humanitarian program, the Orlando Magic has generously treated the Humanitarians and their families to a Magic game. Each year, the Humanitarians are recognized at Center Court and their names are on the jumbotron. This year, Magic CEO Alex Martins, Linda Landman Gonzalez, Vice President and Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw joined the Humanitarians and the MLK Commission for the presentation.

“Wow! How cool it was to be at Center Court and to see our names on the score board.”

9 24th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast Central Florida YMCA and Southwest Orlando Jaycees

This ever popular community prayer breakfast held at First Baptist Church of Orlando’s Faith Hall was established to recognize the influence that Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy had in Orlando and the legacy of Dr. King. “Pappy” Kennedy was the first African- American to win a seat as a city-wide elected official in Orlando. He promoted education, hard work and was an advocate for the poor. The Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as several student scholarships, were presented. The prayer breakfast had over 800 attendees, including a number of elected officials and numerous community leaders. Barry Black, Chaplain ofthe United States Senate, delivered an inspiring message.

“This event is so special because it honors two great men - one who belonged to Orlando - the other, the world.”

MLK South Street Jazz and Blues Cookout Ski-Hi Productions, Inc. and Marketing Minds at Work

The South Street Jazz and Blues Cookout is a new event on the calendar this year organized by Ski-Hi Productions Inc. and Marketing Minds At Work, State Senator Geraldine Thompson and Commissioner Regina I. Hill. The event gave Parramore residents an opportunity to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in their community. The day was a free, festive celebration of Dr. King’s legacy. It consisted of live musical entertainment on the main stage; a tour of the Wells’ Built Museum; a stage inside the Jackson Center where children presented interpretations of the significance of Dr. King’s legacy and the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act; food vendors; face painters and a bounce house for the kids.

City Commissioner Regina Hill, State Senator Geraldine Thompson and others at the WellsBuilt Museum.

“It’s great to see an event that brings our community together in such a festive way, while also celebrating Dr. King’s Holiday. Our community needs this.”

10 Plant Seedlings for Civil Rights MLK Commission and City of Orlando

This event began more than 15 years ago when the Commission partnered with the City of Orlando to identify an area in the community to benefit from the Annual Plant Seedlings for Civil Rights. Volunteers work together to clean debris, spread mulch and plant new shrubbery. This year the site was Barker Park. All participants received a MLK Commission T-shirt and lunch.

“What a lovely surprise to see hundreds of volunteers of all ages come to work together to spruce up a park.”

Parramore Clean Up Florida A&M University College of Law

The Florida A&M University College of Law continues to sponsor its annual “clean and green” event in its neighborhood. Volunteers worked throughout the Parramore community to clean debris, spread mulch and plant new trees. All participants received a MLK Commission T-shirt and lunch.

“I said hello to a resident and she thanked me for cleaning up her street.”

MLK Commission House Painting MLK Commission and City of Orlando

It was “A Day On, Not A Day Off” when more than 20 people arrived on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday to paint the house of Mr. & Mrs. Willie Franklin. The Franklins, a disabled couple living in the Parramore community for more than 20 years, welcomed the volunteers who could do what the couple had wanted to do, but their health and budget would not permit. It took the Orlando Mayor’s MLK Commission and Humanitarians, YMCA Teen Achievers, and Orlando City Year volunteers three-hours to give this brick home a new coat of paint and these homeowners a big smile. To top it off, Mrs. Franklin was overjoyed when the YMCA teens brought out a new chandelier for her dining room. Thanks to our MLK volunteers, the corner of Lee Avenue and Bentley Street has been changed. “I’ve had three heart attacks and I’ve tried to do a little more around my house but couldn’t. Thank you so much for helping us out especially on MLK Day.” ”It made me feel good to paint that house because I never got to paint a house before and I was with you guys and we helped that man…he had a big dog!” After

11 MAYOR’S 2015 MLK YOUTH HUMANITARIANS

Mayor’s Humanitarian Medal of Honor Award Service Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

On January 29, 2015, Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission recognized 59 Orange County middle and high school students for exemplifying Dr. King’s legacy of peace, respect, equality, justice and inclusion. The recipients exemplify Dr. King’s ideals and actively volunteer and serve in their schools, places of worship and communities. Mayor Dyer congratulated the students and encouraged them to continue to achieve. The Mayor graciously posed for pictures with each student proudly wearing the award medal and posed with each family in attendance. In addition to students and their families, other event guests included elected officials and school personnel. Following the dinner at the Doubletree by Hilton in downtown Orlando, the audience was moved and inspired by words from Trevor Anderson, a former NFL player and middle school teacher, who is founder of Better Every Day: Performance Institute.

Each student received a backpack, a book about Dr. King, tickets to Walt Disney World, $100 Target Gift Card, and a bag filled with other great items provided by our corporate sponsors.

“Thank you MLK Commission and sponsors!”

Mayor Dyer and Superintendent Jenkins congratulate 2015 Humanitarian Award Recipients.

12 2015 MLK Youth Humanitarian Project MLK Humanitarians

This year the MLK Commission started a new program to provide more opportunities for our Youth Humanitarians to have more engagement and participation in all MLK activities and celebrations. The students were encouraged to attend most events during the MLK celebration, as well as work on a class project prior to the Humanitarian Awards dinner.

Project Description For their class project, our Youth Humanitarians created a Facebook page representative of their class and reflecting Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, peace, respect, and inclusion for all. For those students without access to Facebook, they also developed a parallel Edmodo page sponsored by OCPS.

The group utilized these platforms to showcase activities and events of great character that earned their selection as a Youth Humanitarian. They also chronicled their activities and posted pictures during the MLK celebration, posted messages about what MLK means to them, and effectively established a platform for further engagement and collaboration with future classes of Youth Humanitarians. The students presented their class project at the Awards Dinner, and those with the highest participation rates were specially recognized.

“The 2015 MLK Humanitarian Class Project was an opportunity for us to get to know each other and to share with others what we do in our own environments that reflects Dr. King’s lifestyle. We created a Facebook page and an Edmodo page, which are two social media sites that we could access. Then, we each created profiles that depicted ourselves, as well as our actions, and posted them on the pages.”

Courtney Powell, MLK Commissioner & Class Project Chair congratulates 2015 Humanitarians 13 Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For locations and more information, visit MLKOrlando.com or cityoforlando.net/MLK All events are free to the public, unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 MONDAY, JANUARY 19 MLK Day of Talent Celebration, 3 p.m. 24th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast (Cost), 7:45 a.m. Hope of Salvation YMCA of Central Florida and the Southwest Orlando Jaycees 4300 Clarcona Ocoee Rd., Suite 101 First Baptist Church of Orlando at Faith Hall, 3000 S. John Young Prkwy., Orlando, FL 32805 Contact: Pastor James Owens at [email protected] or 407.385.2679 Keynote Speaker: United States Senate Chaplain Barry Clayton Black, Ph.D. Contact: Ardana Jefferson at [email protected] or 407.896.9220 or Mina Ford at SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 [email protected] or 407.351.3584 Candlelight Vigil and March, 5:30 p.m. (gathering & refreshments); 6 p.m. Plant Seedlings for Civil Rights & Clean-up/Great Day of Service, 9 a.m. (program starts) Mayor Dyer’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the City of Orlando Orlando Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Barker Park and Surrounding Neighborhoods, 2000 Monte Carlo Trail, Orlando, FL 32805 Orlando City Hall Rotunda, 400 S. Orange Ave.; Free parking City Commons Garage Must Contact: Janice Rahill at [email protected] or 407.246.3504 or Jody Contact: Lizzette Feliciano at [email protected] or 407.246.2500 Buyas at [email protected] or 407.246.2752 to volunteer

Interfaith Multicultural Celebration, 6:30 p.m. Parramore Clean-Up Service Project/ Great Day of Service, 9 a.m. Interfaith Council of Central Florida Florida A&M University College of Law Students and Community First United Methodist Church of Orlando, 142 E. Jackson St. Meet at Florida A&M University College of Law, 201 Beggs Ave., Orlando Downtown Contact: Rabbi David Kay at [email protected] or 407.298.4650, x115 Contact: Patricia Broussard at [email protected] or 703.861.1131

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 MLK Commission House Painting, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Spread the Dream, 10 a.m. Mayor Dyer’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the City of Orlando African American Council of Christian Clergy in partnership with Florida A&M University Contact: Lizzette Feliciano at [email protected] or 407.246.2500 College of Law, Orange County Public Schools and Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center Reenactment of Brown vs Board of Education, a Civil Rights Educational Presentation MLK South Street Jazz and Blues Cookout, 10 a.m. Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Downtown Orlando Ski Hi Production, Inc. in collaboration with PAST, Inc. RSVP by Jan. 6th to Judy Whitley at [email protected] or 407.760.7926 A day of family fun, entertainment, live music and BBQ to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Spread the Dream, 7 p.m. John H. Jackson Community Center, 1002 Carter St, Orlando, FL 32805 African American Council of Christian Clergy Contact: Jimmie Lee Williams at [email protected] or 407-234-1527 A celebration of America’s Civil Rights History and Guest Speaker Judge Glenda A. Hatchett MLK Day Parade & Family Fun Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rejoice in the Lord Ministries, 8053 Gilliam Rd., Apopka, FL 32703 City of Oviedo MLK Parade, 10 a.m. Contact: Judy Whitley at [email protected] or 407.760.7926 or the Starting from Oviedo High School and ending at Round Lake Park church at 407.814.7643 Family Fun Day at Round Lake Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun, Games, Live Entertainment, Food for Purchase THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Contact: 407.971.5568 10th Annual MLK Leadership Forum, 6:30 p.m. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity & Florida A&M University College of Law Black Law Student 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade, 10 a.m. Association City of Ocoee MLK Unity Parade, 10 a.m. Discussion Topics on: “Alphas For Justice Part III: Community and Law Enforcement” Starting at Citrus Elementary School, 87 N Clarke Rd; Ends at the West Oaks Mall Florida A & M University College of Law, 201 Beggs Ave., Downtown Orlando Keynote Speaker: Local Singing Sensation Sisaundra Lewis (The Voice) Contact: Robert Foster, III at [email protected] or 321.292.9695 Parade Grand Marshall, Lester Dabbs, former Ocoee Mayor; Master of Ceremony, Allie Braswell FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 Contact: 407.905.3100 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Luncheon (Cost), Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Vigil, 6 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.) 11 a.m. (doors open); 11:30 a.m. (program starts) Keynote Speaker: Chelo Fansua, an Inspiration Artist, Motivational Speaker and Author Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Rollins College at Bush Auditorium, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 Ballroom at Church St., 225 S. Garland Ave., Downtown Orlando Contact: Zakiya Brown at [email protected] Theme: “Remember, Celebrate, Act: King’s Dream of Economic Justice!” Keynote Speaker: Dorian S. Boyland, CEO of Boyland Auto Group Contact: Robert Foster, III at [email protected] or 321.292.9695 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 The National Pan-Hellenic Council Involvement in Florida’s Civil Rights Movement, 2015 “City of Hope”, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. “Negro Spiritual” Scholarship Foundation, a concert performance featuring award- A panel discussion about the Black Greek Letter Organizations and their impact during winning artists of word, song & dance the Civil Rights Movement in Florida Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Institutional Church, 535 W. Washington St., Downtown Rollins College Faculty Club, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park 32789 Orlando Contact: Zakiya Brown at [email protected] Contact: Rudi Cleare [email protected] or 407.841.6773 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Mi Anatolia Workshop, 12:30 p.m. 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade, 10 a.m. A workshop utilizing original music, motivational speech, and educational literature to Southwest Orlando Jaycees, Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando motivate Humanity, to creatively inspire the mirror within. Theme: “Remember, Celebrate, Act! King’s Legacy of Courage for Our World” Rollins College at Bieberbach-Reed Classroom, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 Contact: Roberta F. Walton at [email protected] or 407.929.7992; Volunteers needed Contact: Zakiya Brown at [email protected] Parade Registration: swojaycees.com/MLKParadeRegistrationForm.html STAND! Untold Stories of the Civil Rights Movement Film Screening, “TheSOUND!” Praise Team Showcase & Competition, 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Southwest Orlando Jaycees STAND! Features interviews from heroes and heroines of the movement, who have, until Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, Downtown Orlando now, been inexplicably unsung. Contact: Roberta F. Walton at [email protected] or 407.929.7992 Rollins College SunTrust Auditorium, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 TheSOUND Registration: swojaycees.com/theSoundForm.html Contact: Zakiya Brown at [email protected] SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 Orlando Magic Game, (Cost) 6 p.m. Coalition of Immokalee Workers Modern Day Slavery Museum, Orlando Magic vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recognition of the Mayor Dyer’s MLK Youth Humanitarian Award Winners The museum’s central focus is on the phenomenon of modern-day slavery – its roots, the , 400 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando reasons it persists, and its solutions. Rollins College in front of Knowles Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 Contact: Zakiya Brown at [email protected] For more information, please call 407.246.2500 THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Mayor’s Youth Humanitarian Award Service and Banquet, 6:30 p.m. (cost) Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission DoubleTree by Hilton at Orlando Downtown, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd. Contact: Lizzette Feliciano at [email protected] or 407.246.2500 SPONSORS as of January 7, 2014 DRUM MAJOR/ DR. KING’S CIRCLE DR. KING PATRON DR. KING SUPPORTER SIGNATURE LLC Brio Properties AceApplications, LLC Chase City of Orlando DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld OUC – The Reliable One Florida Blue Cox Media Group Florida A& M University College of Law Orlando Magic DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Orange County Public Schools LEADER’S CIRCLE Pepsico Downtown Park Square Homes Darden Restaurants SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando Greenberg Traurig PA The Young Law Firm of Orlando Orlando Health Valencia College iHeartMedia Orlando Walt Disney World Co. Wells Fargo News 13 MLK COMMISSION Wayne Densch Charities “Wharton-Smith, Inc. Construction Old Florida National Bank SUPPORTER Zero Chaos Group” Owens Realty Services/O R & L “DRMP, Inc.” Facility Services Moore Stephens Lovelace Publix Super Markets Charities City Beverages Universal Orlando Averett Warmus Durkee University of Central Florida Crossman & Company 14 Thank You for your leadership support, which enables the Orlando Mayor’s

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission to further our mission of strengthening our

community by promoting Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, peace,

respect, and inclusion for all.

For more information or details on supporting the work of the MLK Commission, please contact Patricia Newton at [email protected] 15 The City of Orlando and the MLK Commission thank

for in-kind services in creating the 2015 Annual Report.