ABOUT US

ABOUT MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH

A platform for youth speaking up in pursuit of change.
1st Prize $2,000; 2nd Prize $1,000; 3rd Prize $500
$250 - Junior high school contestant with top score.
A certificate of participation, 3 service hours awarded to all semifinalists.
Youth have creative freedom to express their views in their vernacular on issues that matter to them and share how Dr. King's legacy and principles speak to their dreams today.

VISION/MISSION

To empower, inform, and engage youth voices that promote a just, inclusive, and equitable society.
To provide youth opportunities to be heard.
To develop and hone 21st-century skills that will serve them personally, academically, and professionally in their future endeavors.

VALUES

Guided by Dr. King’s legacy and change through nonviolence, youth when given a safe space to express their views are inspired to act for social change.
Youth are empowered when they discover their voices can make a difference.
Amplify youth voices through respect, understanding, and compassion.

INSPIRing change

AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE

View winning performances.

Youth, guided by Dr. King's legacy, speaking up for change through respect, understanding, and compassion.

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AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE

Have a passion, ideas how to create a better world? MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH is your platform to be heard.

Registration for 2024 opens International Peace Day, September 21

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MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH is a community collaboration between corporate, academic, community and faith-based organizations, and individuals.

MEET OUR COMMUNITY

more than $4,000 cash prizes!

new deadline TO registER - 5 pm, december 29

ENTER A 3-5 MIN. YOUTUBE VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO PERFORM LIVE - $2,000 1st prize

ABOUT MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH

VISION/MISSION

VALUES

CONGRATULATIONS 2023 WINNERS

AYOMIKUN, 1ST PRIZE!

BOLUWATIFE, 2ND PRIZE

BOLUWATIFE, 2ND PRIZE

BOLUWATIFE, 2ND PRIZE

BOLUWATIFE, 2ND PRIZE

BOLUWATIFE, 2ND PRIZE

IVEENA, 3RD PRIZE

BOLUWATIFE, 2ND PRIZE

IVEENA, 3RD PRIZE

1ST PRIZE - $2,000 2nd prize - $1,000 3rd prize - $500 $250 - JUNIOR HIGH school contestant with top score Semifinalists RECEIVE SERVICE HOURS & certificate

INSPIRing change

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I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the opportunity to speak at the MLK Voice 4 Youth. I am grateful to you & your team for not only allowing me to share my story but also for providing me with a platform that has propelled me to this next chapter in my life.

MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH helped me not only find myself as a performing artist, but as a person. I have also connected with some great people through MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH. It is programs like MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH that positively shift the trajectory of a child.

MLK Voice 4 Youth definitely changed the trajectory of my life. I’ve had so many opportunities and experiences as a direct result of my participation in the contest. I wouldn’t be who I am today without it!