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20TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INSPIRATIONAL CELEBRATIONS 2024


01/12/2024



01/15/2024

EST

Dr. King’s dream was to create a nation where people were judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. The YMCA of South Florida has been working hard to incorporate these dreams into our communities. For the past 19 years, we have been honoring his legacy with our Inspirational Weekend, which includes a Breakfast in Broward County; Luncheon in Miami-Dade County and Day of Service across the counties we serve. Through the activities of this weekend, we remember Dr. King by bringing our community together in celebration and service to others. 

Each year, the Inspirational Breakfast and Luncheon bring close to a thousand members of the business and civic community together to honor Dr. King’s legacy. These events support our “I Have a Dream” Youth Scholarship Fund. From preschool to college, the Y believes all youth deserve the ability to reach their full potential. We invite you to join us, STAND FOR SOMETHING and help support us in strengthening our communities.

We graciously appreciate the community continued support of this important and engaging event. Due to the challenges of in person gatherings we will be making efforts to meet safely and adopt social distance protocols when able.

Sponsorships & Tickets

For more information, please contact Aimee Fretwell at [email protected]

PAST Martin Luther King Jr. Inspirational Weekend
Keynote Speakers

2023
Michelle Duster

2022
Dr. Clayborne Carson

2021
Reverend James Lawson

2020
Minnijean Brown-Trickey

2019
Xernona Clayton

2018
Dr. Clarence Jones

2017
Vernice “Fly Girl” Armour

2016
Diane Judith Nash

2015
Dr. C.T. Vivian

2014
Andrew Young

2013
Martin Luther King, III

2012
J.A. Martinez

2011
Collins Tuohy

2010
Randy Shannon

2009
Cullen Jones

2008
Barrington Irving

2007
Pastor John White

2006
Pastor C.E. Glover

2005
Pastor Mack King Carter

Year

Dave W. Cash Youth Scholarship Awardees

Spirit of Community Award  Recipient

2012Rebecca Marie CansecoJason Taylor
2013Lauderhill Teen LeadersWillie E. Gary
2014Rowanne AliDr. Robert B. Hayling
2015Simone NelziLerue Sarvis
2016Thaliah SicardThe Mizell Family
2017Bardo Lazo, Denilson Pierre-LouisThe Honorable Donald L. Graham, Beauregard “Bo” Cummings
2018Joshua Mitchell, Shanese WrightValencia Gunder, Derek T. Davis
2019Albert Gonzalez, Alvaro PerpulyTrailblazers of Broward County, The Children’s Trust
2020Garrin Decembre, Andreen WhiteIrma Hunter Wesley, Enid Pinkney
2021First Responders & Healthcare WorkersFirst Responders & Healthcare Workers
2022X’spinziv Emmanuel, Mia HernandezCommissioner Robert L. McKinzie, Albert E. Dotson, Sr.
2023Tyler Pierre, Shawn Lawrence MartinezSheri S. Brown Grosvenor, Yolanda Cash Jackson