BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- Lake Michigan College invites the community to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual MLK Community Breakfast on Jan. 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Grand Upton Hall at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center.

This free community event will bring together students, leaders, and the community to honor Dr. King's vision and explore this year's theme: “Steps Toward the Dream." The morning will feature inspiring performances, meaningful student perspectives, and a powerful keynote address. 

Attendees are required to RSVP for this event before Jan. 12, 2026, you can find the registration form here.

For more information about the MLK Community Breakfast or MLK Week events, or to request accommodations to attend, please visit lakemichigancollege.edu/MLK or contact Charmae Sanders, Director of Start to Finish at Lake Michigan College at [email protected] or 269-927-6908.