Mayor Smiley Accepting Nominations for MLK Hall of Fame

Thursday, November 7

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the City of Providence is now accepting nominations for its twenty-second annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Individualsinducted to the MLK Hall of Fame are civic leaders that support the legacy of Dr. King and embody his work here in Providence.

"Providence thrives because of the many passionate leaders who dedicate their lives to service and justice," said Mayor Smiley. "I invite our community to nominate our neighbors who inspire change and uphold the values Dr. King fought for. Together, we are working to create a more just and equitable Providence for all, and I look forward to giving recognition to community leaders that have helped to make Providence become known as an inclusive, welcoming city for all."

Letters of nomination will be accepted until Friday, December 6. Nominees must be a resident of Providence or have accomplished a significant amount of community work in Providence. Letters should be no more than two pages long and specify how the nominee exemplifies the spirit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to equity, civil rights and justice.

Electronic submissions are preferred and can be made to [email protected].Letters can also be submitted by mail or in person to:

The Providence Human Relations Commission

City Hall, Suite 101

25 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903

ATTN: Wendy Johnson, Executive Director, Human Relations Commission

For a complete list of past honorees, visit the Human Relations Commission's website at https://www.providenceri.gov/hr-commission/mlk-hof/.