2025 Durham City-County MLK Jr. Observance Program Announced

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the purpose of the annual Durham City-County Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Employee Observance Program. The celebration, jointly hosted by Durham's local government organizations, will take place on Tuesday, January 28. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. inside First Presbyterian Church located at 305 E. Main Street in downtown Durham.

Dr. Anthony S. Lewis, superintendent for Durham Public Schools, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Lewis began his role of serving the students, families, and educators of DPS in August 2024. With 22 years of experience in education, Lewis is focused on improving the academic performance of students and DPS being the premier school district in the country.

The public is invited to enjoy the program, which will also include remarks from local leaders and elected officials. Musical selections will be provided by singer, songwriter, and classically trained violinist Kimberly Michelle.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information about the program, contact the Durham County Manager's Office at 919-560-0000 or email [email protected].