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Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 2)

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Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in partnership with the Baton Rouge Branch of NAACP

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Unity Prayer Breakfast

Gather to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King!

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A Look back at the 2022 MLK Holiday Br

"My vision is to create a united celebration for the entire city of Baton Rouge, setting aside a week to honor Dr. King’s legacy of leadership, collaboration, progress, and service."

-Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome

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Community impact reception

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About MLK Holiday br

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and The City of Baton Rouge are proud to join communities around the nation and the world, to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy through ‘A Day On and Not a Day Off’.

The MLK Holiday BR is an extended celebration and community service series that, similar to past years, will continue to bring diverse people together to inspire and be inspired by their city through service.

We aim to advance the Baton Rouge community in three key areas:
Literacy
Equity & Justice
Youth Empowerment
Calendar of Events

‍It is time for individuals, organizations, and corporations to commit to organizing our strength into compelling power to ensure liberty and freedom for generations to come.
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January 2023 coming soon

Small Business Opportunity Seminar

Jan 11
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9:00 am
6201 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, la
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Small Business Opportunity Seminar

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Baton Roots Garden

Jan 13
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8:00 am
Clarksdale Community Garden 801 Swan Stree
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Baton Roots Garden

Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 1)

Jan 13
,
8:00 am
Jewel J Newman Community Center 2013 Central Rd
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Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 1)

Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 1)

Jan 13
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8:00 am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 4000 Gus Young Ave
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Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 1)

Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 2)

Jan 14
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8:00 am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 4000 Gus Young Ave
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Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 2)

Unity Prayer Breakfast

Gather as a community to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and to celebrate Black History Month!
Jan 14
,
9:00 am
L’Auberge Casino and Hotel
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Unity Prayer Breakfast

Sweet Olive Cemetery Cleanup

Join Mid City Redevelopment for a community cleanup...
Jan 14
,
10:00 am
Sweet Olive Cemetery
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Sweet Olive Cemetery Cleanup

Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 2)

Join Councilwoman Chauna Banks for public art and creative placemaking projects...
Jan 14
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10:00 am
Jewel J. Newman Community Center
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Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 2)

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Councilman Darryl Hurst's Community Garden Building

Support starting a community garden behind the...
Jan 16
,
8:00 am
Charles R Kelly Community Center 3535 Riley St
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Councilman Darryl Hurst's Community Garden Building

Councilman Rowdy Gaudet's Community Clean-Up

Join Councilman Gaudet and Gardere Initiative for a Community Clean-Up...
Jan 16
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8:00 am
Hartley/Vey Park at Gardere 1702 Gardere Ln
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Councilman Rowdy Gaudet's Community Clean-Up

Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 3)

Jan 16
,
8:00 am
Jewel J Newman Community Center 2013 Central Rd
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Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 3)

Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 3)

Jan 16
,
8:00 am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 4000 Gus Young Ave
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Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 3)

Church Service

Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome
Stay tuned for details!
Jan 16
,
9:00 am
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 185 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Church Service

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

wednesday
January 12,2022

Small Business Opportunity Seminar

9:00 am
6201 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, la
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Small Business Opportunity Seminar

thursday
JanUARY 13,2022

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friday
JanUARY 14,2022

Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 1)

8:00 am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 4000 Gus Young Ave
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Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 1)

Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 1)

8:00 am
Jewel J Newman Community Center 2013 Central Rd
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Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 1)

Baton Roots Garden

8:00 am
Clarksdale Community Garden 801 Swan Stree
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Baton Roots Garden

saturday
JanUARY 15,2022

Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 2)

8:00 am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 4000 Gus Young Ave
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Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 2)

Unity Prayer Breakfast

Gather to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King!
Gather as a community to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and to celebrate Black History Month!
9:00 am
L’Auberge Casino and Hotel
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Unity Prayer Breakfast

Sweet Olive Cemetery Cleanup

Join Mid City Redevelopment for a community cleanup of the historic Black cemetery, Sweet Olive.
Join Mid City Redevelopment for a community cleanup...
10:00 am
Sweet Olive Cemetery
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Sweet Olive Cemetery Cleanup

Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 2)

Public art and creative placemaking projects
Join Councilwoman Chauna Banks for public art and creative placemaking projects...
10:00 am
Jewel J. Newman Community Center
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Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 2)

Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr.'s Community Clean-Up

Join Councilman Dunn to remove blight and clean up District 6
Removing blight and cleaning up community in District 6
10:00 am
1124 Marque Ann Dr.
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Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr.'s Community Clean-Up

United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch

Bridging the Gap between the Old and the New: United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch
10:00 am
United Christian Faith Ministries 9229 N. Ridgewood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
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United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch

MLK Festival of Service

Culminating Block Party style celebration honoring the progress made throughout the series of events, service, and Dr.King’s legacy
Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome
11:30 am
BREC Expressway Park
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MLK Festival of Service

Karaoke and Movie on the Lawn

Hosted by Glen Oaks High Marching Band and Glen Oaks Alumni & Friends
5:00 pm
Glen Oaks High School | 6650 Cedar Grove Dr.
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Karaoke and Movie on the Lawn

sunday
JanUARY 16,2022

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MLK Day

monday
January 17, 2022

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