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40th Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birthday Breakfast

Courage to Pursue the Extraordinary Last Miles with Kingian Love

January 20th, 2025

Columbus Convention Center

Join us for a day of celebration and inspiration

The City of Columbus takes great pride in its observance of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee, Inc. invites the public to Columbus, Ohio’s signature King Holiday event, attended by thousands of diverse, multicultural individuals. This is the largest event of its kind in the United States, honoring Dr. King. Join us at the flagship event on MLK  Day; the national holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the fallen civil rights leader who transformed the world! 

We're excited to announce our 2025 Keynote speaker

Dr. Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins!

Join us for the 40th Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Birthday Breakfast

Courage to Pursue the Extraordinary Last Miles with Kingian Love

The City of Columbus takes great pride in its observance of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  The Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee, Inc. invites the public to the Columbus signature King Holiday event attended by thousands of diverse multicultural individuals. This is the largest event of its kind in the United States honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us at the flagship event on MLK Jr. Day, the national holiday commemorating Dr. King the fallen civil rights leader who transformed the world.

Mark Your Calendar

Monday January 20th, 2025

7:30am - 10:00am

Start your day with an uplifting message of hope, celebration of life, and unity.  Join us for food, fellowship, and light as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Location

Columbus Convention Center

400 North High Street

Batelle Grand Ballroom

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Featured Speakers

The Breakfast keynote speaker leads us in tribute to, and remembrance of the fallen, global civil rights leader, Dr. King; who inspired nonviolent liberation movements around the world.  The Breakfast continues to showcase community oratory tributes from student speakers of the Columbus City Schools and the King scholar, a prestigious designee from Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. 

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We endeavor to keep Martin Luther King Jr.’s great dream for America alive! 

2025 Keynote Speaker

Dr. Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins

A two-time award-winning national journalist, lauded Ivy League researcher and lecturer, and powerful speaker, Dr. Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins is one of the most electrifying Diversity, Equity and Inclusion transformationalists in America. His contributions

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have been featured in media outlets such as ABC World News, The Grio, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Tribune and NBC. 

Click here learn more about Dr. Jenkins

With Gratitude for our 2025 Sponsors

On behalf of the Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee Inc., we extend our deepest gratitude for generous sponsorship and support of the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast event. The commitment and partnership of our sponsors plays a vital role in making this special occasion a resounding success.

Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to bring together community leaders, advocates, and citizens in the spirit of unity and reflection, honoring the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Their contribution has not only helped us in creating an inspiring and impactful event but also in continuing Dr. King’s work of fostering equality, justice, and opportunity for all.

We are incredibly grateful for the support and for the positive impact it allows us to make in the community. We look forward to continued partnership in the years to come as we continue to celebrate the principles of peace, love, and social justice that Dr. King stood for.

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