The 2nd Annual
MLK Boston
Beloved Community Weekend
January 15-18, 2027
The 2nd Annual
MLK Boston
Beloved Community Weekend
January 15-18, 2027
Our Mission
The MLK Weekend Coalition brings together a strategic partnership of diverse stakeholders who share the values and vision embodied by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work. Through a transformative weekend of community, reflection, and action, we bend the moral arc of the universe towards justice, giving every person a chance to be part of the Beloved Community — while directing real support to the Black-owned and BIPOC-owned businesses and cultural organizations central to that vision.
Our Calls to Action
SERVE
Show up with and for your neighbors through service, advocacy, and collective action that moves us closer to a Beloved Community rooted in equity and justice.
LEARN
Deepen understanding of history, social movements, and lived experiences, and share that knowledge to grow our collective awareness and power.
CELEBRATE
Uplift art, creativity, and joy as resistance and healing, fusing art and activism to illuminate truth, challenge inequity, and inspire action.
REMEMBER
Preserve and uplift histories, reflect critically on past and present, and honor the legacies and contributions of those who have fought for freedom.
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Saturday
Jan 16
7:00pm
Monday
Jan 18
9:00am
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The Coretta Scott King Award
The Coretta Scott King award will recognize changemakers who emulate Mrs. King's brilliant fusion of arts and activism to create change in Boston. Across mediums and generations, the honorees will exemplify the potency of the arts to raise awareness, illuminate issues of injustice and inequity, and forge collaboration toward a more Beloved Community. The cornerstone events could feature installations or performances as a means to celebrate, honor, and advance their message of freedom, equality and justice.
The Coretta Scott King Award
The Coretta Scott King award will recognize changemakers who emulate Mrs. King's brilliant fusion of arts and activism to create change in Boston. Across mediums and generations, the honorees will exemplify the potency of the arts to raise awareness, illuminate issues of injustice and inequity, and forge collaboration toward a more Beloved Community. The cornerstone events could feature installations or performances as a means to celebrate, honor, and advance their message of freedom, equality and justice.
Calendar of Events
Beloved Community Weekend 2026
Request to add your event through our online form here.
Press and Media
For media inquiries regarding MLK Weekend, please contact Castle Group at embrace@thecastlegrp.com
Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King by Gene Herrick / Associated Press, 1956. Public domain.