Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 15, 2024 in the Greater Omaha metro!
This is the time to celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Whether you give your time, give a financial gift, or celebrate in your own way at your own time, thank you for joining in this moment.
The King Center's theme for 2024 is 'Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence’. The King Center shares that the pioneering work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demonstrated a sustainable solution to injustice and violence in our world, ultimately leading to the creation of the Beloved Community, where injustice ceases and love prevails.
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WAYS TO CELEBRATE MLK DAY IN THE GREATER OMAHA AREA:
MLK Build Day for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Join Sleep in Heavenly Peace on January 13th from 8-4. Sign up for a shift to help build 100 beds for kids in our community who don't have a bed of their own.
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha MLK Jr. Day of Service Build
Help the construction team build wall panels for new homes! This indoor process makes framing on the home site very efficient and reduces overall waste.
Open Door Mission MLK Jr. Day of Service
Join Open Door Mission on Monday, January 15th to volunteer on this national Day of Service. Please be flexible to help complete high-impact projects that will benefit our neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty. Volunteer opportunities are available for 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm, and 3pm-5pm.
Durham Museum Free Admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission to the community on Monday, January 15, 10AM-4PM, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Join the museum as we highlight MLK’s legacy and message of peace, tolerance, community service, and an inclusive, hopeful future for all.
United Way of the Midlands MLK Day Celebration
- 8:00 – 11:00 AM – 6th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast
- Noon – 1:30 PM – 2nd Annual MLK Day Luncheon
- 2:00 – 4:00 PM – MLK Day Volunteer Event
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM – MLK Day Networking Happy Hour
Virtual or In-Person: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table - National Day of Racial Healing panel discussion
- Join the National Day of Racial Healing panel discussion on Tuesday, January 16th from 6:00-7:30 pm. This panel brings together Nebraska community members to discuss restoring individuals and communities to wholeness, repairing the damage caused by historic and ongoing harm, facilitating trust, and more.
The Great Plains Black History Museum: Black and White in Black and White
- This virtual exhibition reveals the dignity and hope of African Americans in early 20th‑century America. In 1965, 16‑year‑old Doug Keister acquired 280 glass plate negatives, originally found at a local garage sale. He immediately made prints from some of the plates, revealing powerful, early 20th-century portraits of African Americans in Lincoln, Nebraska. These astonishing images are now on display in a virtual exhibition curated by Keister. Explore the virtual exhibit.
Cake4Kids: Bake cakes/cookies for youth
- Create custom cakes and other special treats for area youth that otherwise may not have something to celebrate their special day. Volunteer bakers sign up for a request, bake the cake at home, and deliver it to one of the partner agencies who support the youth. There is no minimum commitment — volunteers choose how often and which cakes they want to bake. Learn more.
The Wellbeing Partners: Champion mental health
- Share a personal story (written or video) about either your mental health condition or supporting someone with a mental health condition. Learn more.