Attend the Live Event
January 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York
You’re invited! Join your colleagues, friends, and the community for the premiere of the 2025 Dr. King film tribute: “We Press On: New York State Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” This year’s observance will focus on the themes of resiliency and perseverance for an inspiring, hour-long tribute to Dr. King, highlighting people and organizations from across the state who have carried forward Dr. King’s teachings.
Please bring a donation for the Dr. King Food Drive.
Sign Up for a MLK Day of Service Event
| Date | Location/Organization | More Information |
| January 15 - 22, 2025 | Office of the Inspector General New York, NY | Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blood Drive |
| January 20, 2025 | City Mission of Schenectady Schenectady, NY | Volunteers will assist with food prep, cleaning, & general kitchen support. Register
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| January 20, 2025 | Mediation Matters 10 North Russel Road Albany, NY | Distribute care bags. More information: 518-446-0356, x16 |
| January 20, 2025 | Riverdale YM/YWCA 5625 Arlington Ave Bronx, NY | Pack meals and hygene kits. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | Hebrew Educational Society 9502 Seaview Ave Brooklyn, NY | Cook meals and create care packages. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | Brooklyn, NY | Beautify Bergen St Gargen. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | East New York, NY | Farm fix-up, East New York Farms. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | Brooklyn Children's Museum | MLK Day Celebration. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | 318 W 118th Street Manhattan, NY | Interfaith Shabbat. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | 132 W 138th Street Harlem, NY | Community Day of Service With Abyssinian Baptist Church. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | Broadway Community 601 West 114th Street NY, New York | Soup kitchen volunteer. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | 14th Street Y Manhattan, NY | Pack hygiene kits to support migrants in need. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | Commonpoint 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy Little Neck, NY | Assemble soup kits and butterfly garden seeds. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC 1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY | Sort and pack donations. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | Shiloh Baptist Church 185 Lincoln Ave New Rochelle, NY | MLK Commemoration. Register |
| January 20, 2025 | SYJCC Building 74 Hauppauge Commack, NY | Prepare meals and other activities. Register |
| January 23, 2025 | Sidewalk Warriors Troy, NY | Volunteers will distribute food, hygiene products, and other necessities for daily living: 518-265-7026 |
Join the Division of Human Rights for a MLK Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Hosted by the DHR Hate & Bias Prevention Regional Council:
| January 20, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. | Binghamton University, Downtown Center, Room- 120 A/B 67 Washington St., Binghamton, NY Organized by the United Way of Broome County |
| January 20, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | Mediation Matters 10 North Russell Road, Suite 209, Albany, NY RSVP to [email protected] |
| January 20, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | CLUSTER Community Service, Yonkers, NY Private Event |
Organize a Day of Service
Celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a day of service. Answer Dr. King’s call to build The Beloved Community by volunteering for a community organization or participating in a local service project.
Resources and Ideas
- Dr. King Volunteer Fair: Attend the fair and connect with a participating organization
- Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
- The RED Bookshelf, Albany
- Project Flight, Buffalo
- Love Your Block Program, Albany
- More ideas: SUNY Empire State University – Diversity Resources
Be sure to share your participation on social media or send to [email protected] for an opportunity to be featured on the Dr. King website and State agency liaison SharePoint site.
Keep the Momentum Going Year-Round
You’ve heard it: MLK is more than just a day!
We invite you to join us year-round for a full calendar of cultural programming, exhibits, and initiatives at the Empire State Plaza and the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building in Harlem:
- January: NYS Dr. King Celebration | City of Albany Beloved Community March | Dr. King Art & Essay Exhibit | Lunar New Year
- February: Dr. King Book Drive | Black History Month Celebration | Lunar New Year Celebration
- March: Women’s History Month Exhibit
- April: Dr. King Career Fair|Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration
- June: Pride Night Celebration | Caribbean Day
- July: New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration | Summer Stage in Harlem
- August: Black Arts & Cultural Festival | Summer Stage in Harlem
- September: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
- October: Diwali Festival of Light
- November: Healthy Living Expo
- December: NYS Dr. King Food Drive | Holiday Tree Lighting in Harlem | NYS Tree Lighting in Albany