40th Annual Madison-Dane County MLK Day Observance

40th ANNUAL CITY/COUNTY MLK DAY OBSERVANCE
Welcoming Bishop Vashti McKenzie, First Female Bishop of the AME Church

MLK DAY – Mon, Jan. 20 | Overture Center Capitol Theater
5:15 PM – Freedom Songs in the Overture Rotunda
5:45 PM – Capitol Theater Doors Open
6:00 PM – Program Begins

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition of Madison & Dane County is delighted to announce the distinguished lineup for the 40th Annual Madison & Dane County observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

The King Coalition is excited to welcome Bishop Vashti McKenzie, the first female bishop of the AME Church as the 2025 MLK Day keynote speaker. Bishop McKenzie was the first female elected to office in history of the AME Church. She is currently President/General Secretary of the National Council of Churches where she provides executive leadership to 37 denominations, 100,000 churches and 30 million people. Bishop McKenzie has been characterized as “an electrifying preacher” and named one of the 50 Most Powerful Religious Leaders in the World by Huffington Post.

The observance will also feature the presentation of the 2025 MLK Humanitarian Award. The program will also feature the MLK Community Choir led by Leotha and Tamera Stanley and a call to action.

THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND. TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED.

Join the MLK Community Choir. The musical contributions of Leotha and Tamera Stanley, leading the MLK Community Choir, promise to elevate the atmosphere and amplify the spirit of unity. No audition is necessary but rehearsals are required:

Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 pm & Saturday, January 18, 11:00 am.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church | 2019 Fisher Street