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2026 Martin Luther King Jr Event Standing Up for Justice: Community Voices 7 PM , Monday January 19 TH MLK Committee Chairperson: Rev. Kevan Franklin MLK Essay Contest Coordinator: Mady Noble The Martin Luther King Day Committee coordinates community events for the national holiday each year in January honoring Dr. King's birthday. That includes a Celebration Service that focuses on Rev. Dr. King's role in the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing work in racial justice, anti-poverty, and equal rights for all people. The Committee also coordinates the Martin Luther King Essay Contest for students in Wayne County schools to learn more about Dr. King's legacy. Winners of the Essay Contest each year are presented at the Celebration Service. The Committee meets monthly between March and January on the 1st Monday of the month [if possible]. Most of our meetings are on Zoom. For more information contact: Rev. Kevan Franklin docksf@aol.com Mady Noble madeleinenoble424@gmail.com Essay Prompts MLK Commemoration/College of Wooster 2024 Essay Winners MLK Gallery 2025 Essay Winners Wooster/Orrville

2026 Martin Luther King Jr Events 2026 MLK Essay Winners MLK Gallery For more information contact: Rev. Kevan Franklin docksf@aol.com Mady Noble madeleinenoble424@gmail.com Essay Prompts

Dr. Martin Luther King jr Community Celebration Service Standing Up for Justice: Community Voices 7pm, Monday January 19, 2026 Information Become a Member Welcome to #3208NAACP We are the Wooster/Orrville NAACP chapter(#3208). Our goal is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. We are dedicated to providing resources and support to the community in order to create a more just and equitable society for all. Our team is comprised of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to promote civil rights and social justice. We invite you to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved in our efforts to make a positive impact in our community. Search To donate; please click the link below: Make a Donation Meeting Information Unit 3208 Executive Team meets the First Monday of every month; the General Assembly meeting is the Second Monday of the month. Meetings are held at Community Action Wayne/Medina. 905 Pittsburgh Ave Next Executive Meeting: February 9 th at 4 pm Next General Assembly Meeting: February 9 th at 5 pm Wooster/Orrville Youth Council: January 27 th at 6pm, Wayne County Public Library Community Announcements Wooster Advocacy Group Next Meeting is Jan. 24th at 11am First Presbyterian Church King Documentary at The Lyric Showing: Jan. 16 - Jan. 22 Info & Tickets