2024 World Arts Foundation's Martin Luther King Tribute

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Celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the World Arts Foundation.

Since 1978, the World Arts Foundation has been celebrating and preserving African-American contributions in American culture. The organization brings together arts and education for community leaders, artists, educators, activists and youth. Initiatives include documenting the black experience in Portland’s historic Albina District; preserving historic Albina musician community of the late 20th century; and providing supplemental education programs to at-risk middle school and high school youth.

World Arts Foundation hosts a community event on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day every year. There are the details about the World Arts Foundation MLK Day event.

2024 World Arts Foundation’s Martin Luther King Tribute

On Saturday, February 17, from 1-4:30 p.m. celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with the World Arts Foundation. Note the event was moved to February due to inclement weather.

The historic event honors pioneering activists, community leaders, artists, musicians and youth whose efforts have left lasting impacts in Oregon’s African-American community.

Also, the event hosts a Victory Village marketplace featuring vendors, regional agencies and artists. The market opens at noon.

Performances include:

Lift Every Voice Community Choir
MLK Allstar Band
Charlie Brown
Tahiran Memory
Andy Stokes
Dani Barker
Eli Hardy
Arietta Ward and Friends
Jefferson Dancers
Latitia McFarland

There will also be special guest speakers.

The family-friendly event is free to attend. If you can, give a suggested donation of $5 or bring five cans of nonperishable food items to donate.

The event takes place at the Highland Christian Center, 7600 NE Glisan St. in Portland. For more information, visit the World Arts Foundation website.

World Arts Foundation Film

If you’d like to learn more about this organization, watch the historical film documenting the program’s legacy.

Keep Alive The Dream documents African-American communities in Oregon honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The historical film showcases pioneering activists, community leaders, artists, musicians, and youth who have left lasting impacts in Oregon’s African-American community.