The Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition is an all-volunteer organization composed of dozens of grassroots, labor, business, communities of color, and progressive community organizations and volunteers from throughout the Puget Sound region. Annually, since 1983, these groups come together and organize our community's largest tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Every year the Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition organizes a large-scale celebration in the only geographic jurisdiction named in Dr. King's honor. We focus on the same issues that Martin Luther King Jr. worked on: racial equality, economic justice, peace, and we honor MLK's commitment to nonviolent means.
Each year, thousands of local citizens participate in one of the biggest and most racially diverse rallies and marches held in Seattle. The theme varies, and usually speaks to the need for justice in all facets of our society: locally, nationally, and globally.
The celebration typically includes virtual and morning workshops, a career & opportunity fair, a rally, a march, and other events organized around this theme.
Our efforts keep the spotlight on our responsibility to correct the injustices in our world, from our criminal justice system to our public schools to senseless military misadventures that threaten human rights and rob our communities of resources. This year's program promises to inform and empower those who attend.
Following CDC guidance, vaccination and testing policies are not required but highly encouraged for volunteers joining us on MLK Day. To ensure the safety of everyone at our events, we still encourage healthy practices such as staying home when sick, washing hands regularly, and listening to healthcare experts as new information become available.
