Friends of MLK, Inc., Davenport, IA
Join the Friends of MLK for our 2nd Annual Winter Gala at
the Rogalski Center on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 5:00!
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Dress in your finest attire for a spectacular evening filled with joy, laughter, and inspiration as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and many local champions for justice. Enjoy live music, delightful refreshments, and engage in meaningful conversations while honoring Dr. King’s core teachings.
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Your participation supports our mission to promote equality, justice, and peace in our community.
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To register, please contact us at fomlk.davenport@gmail.com or
purchase your ticket on Eventbrite Here
2018 Quad City Juneteenth Festival
The Friends of MLK, Inc. Davenport, IA (FoMLK) are proud to host this year’s Quad City Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Davenport Levee located at the LeClaire Park/Band Shell from 11 am –
8 pm. With food and retail vendors, history and information booths, fun-filled games and entertainment for the whole family, this is sure to be an event you will not want to miss.
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Friends of MLK ‘s Juneteenth Mission
Educate and promote the historical significance of the Juneteenth holiday in America;
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Commemorate the end of slavery in America;
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Educate people on the history of African-Americans;
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Highlight the economic, political, and social efforts of African-Americans to fully participate in the American culture following slavery; and
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Reach out to all in a mutual celebration of freedom.
2018 Festival Details
The Friends of MLK (FoMLK) are proud host the Quad City Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Davenport Levee located at the LeClaire Park/Band Shell from 11 am – 8 pm. We are looking to make this year’s event larger than ever and you can help make that happen. With food and retail vendors, history and information booths, fun-filled games and entertainment for the whole family, this is sure to be an event you will not want to miss.
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New Feature this year will be the Black Business Challenge. We have 7 local Black owned businesses competing in a series of challenges that will encourage networking and team building.
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Vendors
Vendor booth availability will be on a first come first serve basis. All vendors must complete the vendor application. All food vendors must submit the Temporary Food Services Application from the Scott County Health Department.
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Please email us at fomlk.davenport@gmail.com for a Vendor Application
Volunteers
Anyone looking to volunteer should contact us at fomlk.davenport@gmail.com. Volunteer times are Friday, June 15th 1 pm - 7 pm and Saturday, June 16th 8 am - 9 pm.
