Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: One Dream. One Minnesota. 

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The multi-day celebration will provide opportunities for everyone of all ages in Minnesota to experience One Dream, One Minnesota in a variety of ways:

• • Thursday, January 11, 2024 – Achieving the Dream Conference: Join us for an inspiring in-person event at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, MN. This conference is a wonderful opportunity to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his enduring impact on our society. Immerse yourself in a day filled with thought-provoking discussions, empowering speeches, and engaging workshops. Connect with like-minded equity practitioners from across the state who share a passion for equity, accessibility, justice, and positive change. Be part of this incredible celebration and contribute to the ongoing pursuit of Dr. King's dream. Together, let's continue striving for a more inclusive and equitable world.

• Friday, January 12, 2024 – Youth Empowerment Summit at the Science Museum of Minnesota and STEM Career Event at the 3M Innovation Center: High school students will experience a day filled with interactive and youth led activities, centering interests, talents, and contributions of young leaders and the future of Minnesota. Partners include the Science Museum of Minnesota and 3M.
• Saturday, January 13, 2024 – Gathering for Service and State of Minnesota Career Fair: Do not miss this opportunity to learn more about all the state jobs available! The State of Minnesota Career Fair will take place at the Saint Paul National Guard Armory, 600 Cedar Street in Saint Paul, from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. Job seekers will be able to engage with state agency recruiters and subject matter experts. Classes on resume tips and career management will also be offered.
• Sunday, January 14, 2024 – Connections for Hope: Connections for Hope (several locations across the state): Join us on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as a collective people to spread Dr. King's message of hope to the people of the world. Minnesotans will have the opportunity to attend community-led gatherings focused on making connections across difference and hope. We would love for you to stand in solidarity and deliver this message in your own way: Dr. King stated, "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." Gratitude and appreciation are extended to every house of worship, synagogue, mosque, and temple that will participate in this convening. A list of locations and times is forthcoming.
• Monday, January 15, 2024 – 38th Annual State of Minnesota Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Join us at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. as we celebrate and recognize the legacy of Dr. King and what his dream means to us today. The celebration is hosted by Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan in collaboration with Chief Equity Officer, Dr. Stephanie Burrage.