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36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Spirit Hall of Fame
January 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
For over 30 years, Media Fellowship House has partnered with community groups to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of America’s greatest Civil Rights leaders. Together with the Media Area NAACP, local houses of worship, and other partners, we are proud to present one of the largest MLK celebrations in our area, ensuring that Dr. King’s legacy and message of justice and equality continue to inspire.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED from 1/19 to 1/25
An afternoon to reflect and respond, in community.
- Saturday, January 25, 3–4:30pm.
- Community Dinner to Follow, 4:30–6:00pm
- First Church Media, 350 W. State St, Media, PA 19063
This year, our program focuses on systemic inequities in the juvenile justice system and the challenges faced by individuals reentering society after incarceration. The occasion will highlight the induction of three remarkable community heroes into the MLK Spirit Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding contributions to criminal justice and prison reform.
Gregory Volz, JD, Director of Youth Courts & Instructor for Law & Justice at Harcum College, will deliver the keynote address.
Mary DeWitt and Paulette Carrington, artists and activists behind the Pardon Garden Project are to receive a MLK Spirit Hall of Fame Award.
Jonathan Abdur-Rahim King, founder/CEO of Safe Corridors will receive a MLK Spirit Hall of Fame Award.
The MLK Spirit Hall of Fame, launched by MFH in 2018, honors local and national leaders, past and present, who reflect the values of Dr. King. This year, two individuals join a collection of 25 existing inductees who serve as role models for all who find value in their lives, accomplishments and commitment to advocacy for justice.
