Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a labor & human rights advocate at the intersection of labor, faith, and civil rights as Nashville observes a long weekend of events. See our complete coverage of the MLK Day and Weekend in our Friday, January 12 edition of the PRIDE. You will need to get your tickets early for these two events at https://mlkdaynashville.com/
The IMF 2024 Nashville MLK Day Black Tie Gala will benefit the IMF Education Fund, which supports scholarships for students attending our four local HBCUs, Tennessee State University, Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, and American Baptist College. Thursday, January 11, 2024, 5:30pm—9:00pm in the Cal Turner Center, MMC, 1011 – 21st Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37208-2911.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in style, as this in-person event, hosted by Harriett Vaughn-Wallace and Charles A. Sueing, promises an enchanting atmosphere filled with elegance and camaraderie. Put on your finest black tie attire and get ready to mingle with like-minded individuals who share a passion for equality and justice.
Throughout the evening, enjoy live music, captivating performances, and indulge in a delectable array of culinary delights. The carefully curated program will pay homage to Dr. King’s remarkable impact and inspire us to continue his work. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to honor a legendary figure while supporting the IMF’s mission to promote equality and social justice.
The 2024 MLK Day Labor & Human Rights Breakfast is hosted by the Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (IMF) and coordinated by the Central Labor Council of Nashville & Middle TN and the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, Friday, January 12 at the Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville, TN. Doors open at 7:30 am with the event program running from 8:00 am – 9:30 am CST.
The Labor & Human Rights Breakfast honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as labor & human rights advocate and discusses the intersection of labor, faith and civil rights. The theme for this year’s MLK Day Nashville events is “Why We Can’t Wait: Activating our Power for Justice and Equity.”
This year’s program will feature Keynote Speaker, Reverend Darryl G. Gray. Reverend Gray is 40+ year veteran in the United States and Canadian Civil & Human Rights Movement, serving on the senior staff level with numerous organizations such as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the NAACP and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Throughout his illustrious career, Reverend Gray has worked alongside civil rights icons including the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Congressman John Lewis, and Reverend Jesse Jackson. A standout figure in Missouri, Reverend Gray is known for his involvement in the Jackson Stockley protest in St. Louis and as the link between protesters, clergy and white allies during protests in Ferguson, MO. Reverend Gray currently serves as the Senior Pastor of the Greater Fairfax Missionary Baptist Church and Director of Social Justice for the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
The Scarritt-Bennett Center is located at 1027 – 18th Ave South, Nashville, TN. 37212. For any questions about the Labor & Human Rights Breakfast, please email: president@nashvilleclc.org.
