Delaware County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2027

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January 18, 2027, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center

"The Unfinished Quilt: Honoring Every Stitch"

We cordially invite you to join us for the 2027 Delaware County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. As always, the event promises to be an unforgettable blend of commemoration, introspection, fun, and love in action.

The theme of Delaware's 2027 celebration is "The Unfinished Quilt: Honoring Every Stitch," inviting everyone to "reflect on the contributions, sacrifices, and collective efforts of those who have helped shape the ongoing pursuit of justice, equality, and community."

Keynote Speaker

Dionne B. Jackson, Ed.D.

Dionne B. Jackson, Ed.D., is an educator, executive leader, and advocate for social justice whose career has been dedicated to expanding educational opportunity, advancing equity, and strengthening communities. With more than 25 years of experience spanning higher education, municipal government, and the nonprofit sector, she has championed the belief that education, service, and collective action are powerful forces for individual and community transformation.

Jackson currently serves as the vice president for inclusive engagement, Title IX coordinator, and part-time associate professor of education studies at DePauw University in Indiana. Throughout her career, Jackson has worked to translate the principles of justice and human dignity into meaningful institutional and community change.

Scholarship Support

We are proud to continue raising funds to provide scholarships to local students. Since 1990, you have enabled us to award more than $41,500 in scholarships to support our community. Your continued participation helps us expand this initiative and create even more opportunities for our aspiring graduates.

Please don't miss this chance to honor Dr. King's vision, celebrate our community's strength, and invest in tomorrow's leaders.

Schedule

  • 9:45 a.m. – Check-In Begins
  • 10 a.m. – Brunch Service Begins
  • 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Main Program

Tickets

  • Table Reservation – $280 for a table of eight
  • Individual Ticket – $40

Tickets are available now for online purchase through Jan. 8, 2027.

Please contact Dawn Chisebe at dmchiseb@owu.edu for more information on being part of Delaware's 2027 MLK Celebration, including:

  • Sponsoring community member attendance.
  • Donating items for a silent scholarship raffle.
  • Sponsoring portions of the event (food, beverages, supplies).
  • Providing monetary contributions.

We look forward to seeing you on January 18, 2027!

In Community,
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee

Committee

  • Chairs:
    • Anja Dees
    • Melissa Harris
  • OWU Committee Members:
    • Dawn Chisebe
    • Jason Timpson
    • Molly Grace Lovett
    • Chad Johns
    • Ida Mostofi
    • Newton Kimberly
    • Deandra Wright
    • Jasmine Alfred
  • Community Committee Members:
    • Cindi Flinn
    • Francine Butler
    • Tommy Terry
    • Yolanda Terry
  • OWU Students:
    • Dena Eloissaint
    • Xander Kingery
    • Dez Dorelien