Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 20, 2025, 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 2025 is ‘Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365′. 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:
The Blue Bucket Project Flash Trash Mob
Join a Flash Trash Clean up at King Science Center, 3720 Florence Blvd, and surrounding area including Kountze Park on Saturday, January 18th from 1-2pm, weather permitting. Supplies will be provided. Email bluebucketomaha@gmail.com with questions.
Advance sign up is not required.
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 20 to volunteer on this national Day of Service. Volunteer opportunities are available for 9-11am, 12-2pm and 3-5pm. Email volunteer@opendoormission.org or call 402-829-1504 with questions.
United Way of the Midlands MLK Day Celebration
- Noon – 1:30 PM – 3rd Annual MLK Day Luncheon
- 2:00 – 4:00 PM – MLK Day Volunteer Event
40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
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.
VOLUNTEER FROM ANYWHERE:
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.