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Home37th Annual MLK Celebration Gala

37th Annual MLK Celebration Gala

The 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Gala took place on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The Awards Gala featured Keynote Speaker Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, an invocation by Most Reverend Edward J. Burns,  and a special performance by Crystal Aikin, winner of Sunday Best.

 

This year’s theme was “Reconciliation: Moving the Dream Forward.” 

 

37th Annual MLK Celebration Gala Photos (1/19/2019)

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Hours & Info

2922 MLK Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75215
214-670-8418
Administration Office Hours:
Monday- Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 3pm
Sunday: Closed

Building A is now open to the public for meetings.

Upcoming Events

May
18
Wed
2022
9:00 am FreshStart Employment Screening ... @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
FreshStart Employment Screening ... @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
FreshStart Employment Screening (Every Wednesday from 9 AM to 1 PM) @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
FreshStart Employment Screening (Every Wednesday from 9 AM to 1 PM)Like this:Like Loading...
4:00 pm Celebrate With Crafts- Wednesday... @ MLK Branch Library
Celebrate With Crafts- Wednesday... @ MLK Branch Library
May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrate With Crafts- Wednesdays @ 4pm (MLK Branch Library) Join us on Wednesdays at MLK to celebrate unique national holidays! We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities.  Here … Continue reading Celebrate With Crafts- Wednesdays @ 4pm (MLK Branch Library)
May
19
Thu
2022
3:00 pm One-on-One w/JP (Computer Classe... @ MLK Branch Library
One-on-One w/JP (Computer Classe... @ MLK Branch Library
May 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One-on-One w/JP (Computer Classes in the MLK Branch Library) @ MLK Branch Library
One-on-One w/JP (Computer Classes) Come and have a 1-on-1 computer class with JP. He will sit with you and answer whatever computer questions you may have. Call 214-670-0344 to schedule an appointment.Like this:Like Loading...
May
21
Sat
2022
9:00 am MLK Fresh Produce Distribution @ Park South YMCA
MLK Fresh Produce Distribution @ Park South YMCA
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
MLK Fresh Produce Distribution @ Park South YMCA
The MLK Fresh Produce Distribution Center provides fruits, vegetables, and dry goods to the surrounding community at no cost. It has temporarily been relocated to the Park South YMCA (2500 Romine Avenue, Dallas, TX 75215). … Continue reading MLK Fresh Produce Distribution
10:00 am ETM Phlebotomy & Community Healt... @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
ETM Phlebotomy & Community Healt... @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
ETM Phlebotomy & Community Health Worker Graduation @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
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May
24
Tue
2022
12:00 pm MLK Fresh Produce Distribution (... @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
MLK Fresh Produce Distribution (... @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
MLK Fresh Produce Distribution (Tuesdays at 12PM) @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
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3:00 pm Free legal aid clinic @ 4 PM @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
Free legal aid clinic @ 4 PM @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
May 24 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free legal aid clinic @ 4 PM. Registration begins at 3 PM for the first 30 people in line. Legal aid clinics will take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, starting in … Continue reading Free legal aid clinic @ 4 PM
3:00 pm One-on-One w/JP (Computer Classe... @ MLK Branch Library
One-on-One w/JP (Computer Classe... @ MLK Branch Library
May 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One-on-One w/JP (Computer Classes in the MLK Branch Library) @ MLK Branch Library
One-on-One w/JP (Computer Classes) Come and have a 1-on-1 computer class with JP. He will sit with you and answer whatever computer questions you may have. Call 214-670-0344 to schedule an appointment.Like this:Like Loading...
May
25
Wed
2022
9:00 am FreshStart Employment Screening ... @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
FreshStart Employment Screening ... @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
FreshStart Employment Screening (Every Wednesday from 9 AM to 1 PM) @ MLK, Jr. Community Center
FreshStart Employment Screening (Every Wednesday from 9 AM to 1 PM)Like this:Like Loading...
4:00 pm Celebrate With Crafts- Wednesday... @ MLK Branch Library
Celebrate With Crafts- Wednesday... @ MLK Branch Library
May 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrate With Crafts- Wednesdays @ 4pm (MLK Branch Library) Join us on Wednesdays at MLK to celebrate unique national holidays! We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities.  Here … Continue reading Celebrate With Crafts- Wednesdays @ 4pm (MLK Branch Library)
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Rental & Utility Assistance

If you are interested in Rental or Utilities Assistance through the City of Dallas Office of Community Care, Social Services program, you may call our appointment line to speak with a  caseworker, Monday – Friday – 9am- 2pm. The City of Dallas Social Services program  is not able to assist  people who live outside of City of Dallas’ city limits with Rental Assistance.

MLK Appointment Line: (214) 670-8416

MLK Social Services Information

City of Dallas Rent Relief (Apply Online)

Reserve Meeting/Event Space

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center has free meeting space available inside of Building A for individuals and organizations.

Click Here For More Information!

Visit the Dallas Civil Rights Museum

Visit the Dallas Civil Rights Museum today. Tours are available by appointment only. Call 214-670-8418 for more information.

City of Dallas FRESHSTART EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

In person Pre-Screening—Every Wednesday from 9AM to 1PM inside of Building A.

Download FreshStart Employee Pre-screening Information

Click Here For More Information!

Free Legal Aid (Virtual Clinic-Every Thursday; In Person Clinic- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday Each Month)

Foremost Family Health Center Community Pop Up Farm Stand

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