01/07/2026
The 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statewide Celebration Kick-Off Program Luncheon for Missouri will be held on Fri., January 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at The Coronado Ballroom. Presented by: MOHELA This year’s theme is “Honoring the Dream: 40 Years of Reflection, Resilience and Renewal”. Our Keynote Speaker, Pastor Christopher L. Rogers, Sr., First Baptist Church of Chesterfield, MO, with a feature performance by Get ready to kick off the 40th celebration of Dr. MLK Jr. at the State Luncheon - it's going to be a day filled with inspiration and unity! Special Performances by All Purpose Band ft. Anita Jackson, Cheryl Brown & Adrianne Felton-King
2026 Honorees: Distinguished Chairman’s Award Pastor Christopher Rogers, Sr.
Distinguished Corporate Award: MOHELA,
The People’s Response 2025, Kayla Reed, Executive Director, Action St. Louis Ohun Ashe, Founder, ForTheCultureSTL
Distinguished Social Action: Award Ms. Catina R. Shannon,
Distinguished Community Service Awardees:
Pastor Robert & Kathy Bell, Southeast/ Bootheel
Annelle B. Whitt, J.D., Columbia
Mr. Carlos Nelson, Kansas City
Mr. Ashley Young, Kirksville
Ms. Legacy Jackson, St. Louis
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is REQUIRED to attend https://moMLK.eventbrite.com. For more information, please call Bennie Gilliam-Williams at (314) 340-3506 or email [email protected]. We'll see you there!