51st Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Friday, Jan. 12, 2024
Brockey Center, South Seattle College
If you plan to attend this year’s celebration, please RSVP by Tuesday, January 2 at 5 p.m. to ensure there is enough food and seating for everyone.
Schedule:
9:30 a.m.: Hot Breakfast and Networking at Brockey Center
10:30 a.m.: Annual MLK Celebration Program Begins at Brockey Center
12:30 p.m.: Program Concludes at Brockey Center
1 p.m.: Community Conversation hosted by EDIC at Olympic Hall Theater
2 p.m.: Community Conversation Concludes and Celebration Event Adjourns at Olympic Hall Theater
Program Highlights:
Keynote Address: Harold Scoggins, Chief of the Seattle Fire Department
Chief Scoggins started his career as a member of the United States Air Force, where he served as a firefighter. In 1989, he joined the Glendale Fire Department, where he advanced through the ranks serving as Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and Battalion Chief and in 2008, was named Fire Chief. Scoggins became the Chief of the Seattle Fire Department in April 2015 and holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Cal State University Long Beach, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Cal State University Los Angeles, and an Associate of Science degree in Fire Technology from Glendale Community College.
Music and Song: DaNell Daymon and Greater Works
DaNell Daymon & Greater Works is a contemporary gospel choir whose members come from Seattle and other cities across the U.S. The group's chief vocal director, DaNell Daymon, is a multi-talented Gospel Music artist who resides in the Pacific Northwest. The group appeared on Season 12 of NBC TV's America's Got Talent in the spring and summer of 2017, advancing as far as the semifinals.
