Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
We have reached capacity for our MLK 2023 in-person event. If individuals would like to be placed on a waiting list they can leave a message with the GFCC Central Office at (508) 626-2118 or send an email to boce@gfccnet.org. Otherwise, we would like to encourage those individuals to register and view our MLK 2023 event via Live Stream.
Virtual Celebration - 1/16/2023
Starts at 9 am ET
EMCEE Malcolm Johnson is a general assignment reporter with NBC10 Boston and NECN. Before his arrival in Boston in January 2018, Johnson was a general assignment reporter and anchor for WFTX in Fort Myers, Florida. Before joining WFTX, he began his on-air reporting career in Macon, Georgia. Johnson earned a reputation for covering a wide range of issues and delivering thorough reports on breaking news as a morning reporter. He’s covered multiple hurricanes - including Maria and Irma, the 2016 presidential election as the candidate's campaigns crisscrossed Florida, a mass shooting inside teenage nightclub “Club Blu” and multiple murder cases that received national attention. |
Keynote Speaker Gilda A. Barabino is the second president of Olin College of Engineering. She is leading the college into its next chapter as it continues its mission to transform engineering education around the world. A chemical engineer by training, with broad interests in global health and interdisciplinary research In recognition of her outstanding professional achievement, Dr. Barabino has received many of the highest honors in academia. In 2021, she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is also an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Barabino leads on a global stage. She is the president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest interdisciplinary scientific society. |
Musician Marshalee’s greatest desire is to share the love story of the gospel of Jesus Christ through song. Her ministry has helped thousands to come to the realization of the calling and purpose for which they were made---To praise God. Marshalee has opened in concert for Grammy, Stella, and Dove Award winners Martha Munuzzi, Donald Lawrence & Tri-City Choir, Jekalyn Carr, Dr. Bobby Jones, and others. Her music is heard across the United States and abroad as far away as Australia. Marshalee is appreciated for her rich and powerful vocals and loving and humble spirit. Marshalee is an active member at the Greater Framingham Community Church in Framingham MA in its music ministry, some of them join her in worship when she travels to the minister which is a blessing. Listen to her latest music at https://youtube.com/c/Marshalee Booking info: Phone #: 617-861-7013 / Email: marshaleek@gmail.com |
Register for the Celebration! | Download the MLK Celebration Poster |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth ConferenceSATURDAY, JANUARY 14th 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Lunch will be provided) All ages are Welcome! - Grades K-12, Parents, Teachers, Mentors Free Admission Interactive Sessions will include an HBCU panel, a STEM panel featuring Local Women Professionals, Team Building, Tips for College Admissions, Our Keynote Speaker, and much more. |
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Register for the Celebration! | Download the MLK Youth Conference Poster |