MLK, Jr. Memorial Banquet
Event Overview
Since 1993, we have awarded more than 150 scholarships to Chapel Hill and Orange County high school and college students. These students have demonstrated a commitment to community involvement and improvement through their civic, educational and religious activities. We look forward to your continued supports of our efforts to help these deserving students at our upcoming virtual event.
2023 event AGENDA
This year’s Master of Ceremonies is Bishop L. Gene Hatley. Our funding goal is to award 15-20 non-renewable scholarships. Our ambitious goal can only be achieved with the strong support of the community. After two years of hosting this event online, we are returning to an in-person event for 2023. The banquet will highlight our work and showcase the scholarship recipients and awards honorees. Details regarding the 2023 MLK JR. Memorial Banquet are below. If you have questions please email mlkmemorialbanquet@gmail.com for support.
flag presentation
Orange County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
Opening Remarks
Bishop L. Gene Hatley
Master of Ceremonies
invocation/Blessing
lift every voice and sing
UNC Gospel Choir-Voices of Praise
litany
Ms. Lydia Mason
echoes from the Chancellor
Kevin M. Guskiewicz
Chancellor, UNC-Chapel Hill
musical selection
UNC Gospel Choir-Voices of Praise
Dinner
greetings from 2022 scholarship recipient
Bridge Builder Award
Ms. Lillian Lee
Citizenship Award
Ms. Delores Bailey
Keynote Speaker introduction
Ms. Patricia Harris
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Leah Cox
Vice Provost of Equity & Inclusion|Chief Diversity Office
UNC-Chapel Hill
musical selection
UNC Gospel Choir-Voices of Praise
CLOSING Remarks
Bishop L. Gene Hatley
Master of Ceremonies
benediction
Reverend Mary Jane Palmer
Associate Pastor, St. Paul AME Church