MLK III Comes to Town

MLK III, the son of Martin Luther King Jr., is coming to Omaha on August 23-24, 2024. Become a part of history and join us for a Friday Luncheon. Participate in the MLK III Luncheon, Seats are $150 and Tables of ten are $1500. Please click on the "Luncheon Tickets" button to secure your seats or table. Table purchasers receive two invites to the VIP reception at 1:30 pm AFTER the luncheon. Dress: Business Casual. Itinerary: 11:30 Luncheon; End time: approximately 1:00pm: VIP reception 1:30pm. Photo opportunities will be available.

Reminisce on MLK in Omaha

There’s an adage that goes: “The best part of the meal is the company.” And those words were never more true than in June 1958 when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to town. King was in town to attend the National Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress. King, then 29 years old, spent two days in Omaha. In that time, he gave a speech to an estimated 18,000 people, he was named vice-president of the organization and he had a delicious soul food meal with Ned and Bertha Moore and their family at their home at 2011 Ohio St.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (right) visits with Paul Hayes during a June, 1958 visit to Omaha

Martin Luther King, Jr. visits with Paul Hayes at the home of Ned and Bertha Moore in North Omaha.THE WORLD-HERALD https://omaha.com/news/local/history/reminisce-on-mlk-in-omaha/article_9ec00646-91c4-11ed-822e-ef74b658d210.html

MLK III Visits Omaha

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