Today’s Communiqué – 1.12.23

1. “Martin Luther King Jr.: An Exemplar of Prophetic Citizenship”, by Wendell Griffen


2. University of Central Arkansas Hosts is MLK Prayer Breakfast 2023 Featuring Guest Speaker, Pastor E.C. Maltbia (Conway)


3. Voices of McAlmont Host Community Charity Basketball Game (North Little Rock)


4. The Pearls Foundation of Central Arkansas Hosts The Pretty Party XI


5. Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. and The City of Little Rock Present Its Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Service


6. The Pearls Foundation To Host Its 10th Annual Homeless Backpack Community Service Project

The Pearls Foundation, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to implement programs that provide opportunities for educational advancement and quality of life improvements for the citizens of
Central Arkansas will implement the 10th Annual Homeless Backpack Community Service Project, with the support of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Chi Eta Omega and Theta Mu Chapters.


7. The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Announces 2023 King Holiday Events

To celebrate its 30th Anniversary milestone, the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission announces King Holiday season events to promote the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The following “Day of Service, Day of Impact” events will take place on the federal King holiday, Monday, January 16, 2023.

Day of Impact + Unity Candle Light Ceremony + Arkansas’s First MLK Unity Fireworks Spectacular


8. The Arkansas Minority Health Commission and Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association Present ‘Ask The Doctor’ featuring Dr. Derek Lewis, M.D.


9. To the Brim Catering Presents Cuisine & Cocktails