ABOUT US

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.

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.

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.

View winning performances.

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

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

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

THE FUTURE DESERVES A VOICE REGISTRATION FOR 2024 OPENS PEACE DAY SEPTEMBER 21