"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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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
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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.