CCAC and community organizations will host various events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., culminating with the 37th annual MLK Commemorative March on Monday, January 16. This year, the march will start at Corpus Christi City Hall! We thank the City of Corpus Christi – Government for joining us as a partner for this year’s event!

Programs begin on Thursday, January 12, with a Virtual Social Justice Forum and continue through MLK Day. Find a full list of events here: www.cctexas.com/mlk

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Schedule of Events

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023

• CCAC Virtual Justice Forum, 6:00 p.m.
• Webinar: Click here to join the Zoom Meeting.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023

• Black Chamber Business Mixer/Prayer Breakfast, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Emerald Beach Hotel, Kokomo’s Ballroom, 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard

• 53rd Annual MLK NAACP Freedom Fund Gala, 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Drive

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2023

• Interfaith Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Brooks Worship Center, 2101 North Port Avenue
• Various faith leaders from across the Coastal Bend are scheduled to participate.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023

• YWCA Corpus Christi Racial Justice Forum, 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Corpus Christi City Hall, 6th Floor Bay-View Room,1201 Leopard Street
• MLK Commencement Program, 11:30 a.m.
• Location: Corpus Christi City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street (Staples Street Side)
• 37^th Annual MLK Commemorative March, 12:00 p.m.
• Location: March will begin at Corpus Christi City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street (Staples Street Side) and proceed to the Church of the Good Shepard, 700 South Upper Broadway
• Map: Click here to view March Route.

 

Additional information, including registration links, can be found by visiting the Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CorpusChristiAlumnaeDST.