The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is preparing for a full day of activities to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20. The museum’s annual celebration will center around this year’s theme, The Strength to Dream: Resilience in the Legacy of Dr. King. 

Events will include a mix of ticketed and free activities, beginning with the Annual Prayer Breakfast in the Rotunda, followed by The Wright Conversations series in the General Motors Theater. The session features national community activist LaTosha Brown, who will discuss Dr. King’s enduring influence. 

Other events include a free screening of “The Evers” and several interactive workshops and family-friendly activities, including the Art as a Bridge: Healing and Unity Workshop and Read for Justice: MLK Family Storytelling Celebration.

Visitors can also participate in the Wright in Sight: MLK Day AR Treasure Hunt, an immersive experience available throughout the day. The day concludes with Soul of the Dream: A Night Honoring MLK, a free event celebrating the power of Dr. King’s vision and its continued impact on social justice movements today.  

The museum’s Manager of Community Engagement Yolanda Jack talks with host Stephen Henderson about the events taking place at The Wright Museum on MLK Day. They also talk about how the activities will focus on the importance of continuing Dr. King’s work today.