MLK Luncheon
46th Annual MLK Luncheon
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Monday, January 19, 2026
12:00 pm
–Pacific2:30 pm
46th Annual MLK Luncheon
January 19, 2026 12:00 PM
January 19, 2026 2:30 PM
America/Los_Angeles
211 South 9th Street, CA 95112
Join us at AACSA's 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon, to honor the legacy of Dr. King on January 19, 2026 You're Invited to join the African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) Family Resource Center and presenting sponsor Amazon for the 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon, theme, "Carrying the Dream Forward" on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. and vendors 10:00 am until 2:00 p.m. This special event will take place at the San Jose State University in the Student Union Ballroom and will feature a keynote address, panelist's, performances, and presentations from local and regional leaders. AACSA will award the 2026 Award categories: The Drum Major Award The Gene Young Award Facing the Challenge Award Spirit of Service Award Champion for Change Award Lifetime Achievement Award For more information, sponsorship, vendor and other marketing opportunities contact our main office at 408-292-3175 or email: mlk_luncheon@sjaacsa.org, and jeremiah.lineberger@sjaacsa.org
About this event
Join us at AACSA's 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon, to honor the legacy of Dr. King on January 19, 2026 You're Invited to join the African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) Family Resource Center and presenting sponsor Amazon for the 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon, theme, "Carrying the Dream Forward" on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. and vendors 10:00 am until 2:00 p.m. This special event will take place at the San Jose State University in the Student Union Ballroom and will feature a keynote address, panelist's, performances, and presentations from local and regional leaders. AACSA will award the 2026 Award categories: The Drum Major Award The Gene Young Award Facing the Challenge Award Spirit of Service Award Champion for Change Award Lifetime Achievement Award For more information, sponsorship, vendor and other marketing opportunities contact our main office at 408-292-3175 or email: mlk_luncheon@sjaacsa.org, and jeremiah.lineberger@sjaacsa.org
Speakers & guests
👤 Emcee
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Reyna Harvey
News Anchor, KRON4
News Anchor
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👤 Keynote Speaker
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Angela Rye
CEO, IMPACT Strategies | Political Commentator, IMPACT Strategies
Award-Winning Host
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👤 Panelist
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Jennifer Kelleher-Cloyd
Executive Director, First 5 Santa Clara County, First 5 Santa Clara County
Executive Director
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👤 Panelist
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Sean the Science Kid
Youth STEM Advocate & Speaker,
Sean Atitsogbe
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👤 Panelist
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Dr. David M. Toston, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools, SCCOE, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Superintendent
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👤 Panelist
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Dr. Leah Austin
President & CEO, NBCDI, National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
President & CEO
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👤 Panelist
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Dr. Kiesha King
Head of U.S. Education Strategy and CEO of Prevail ED, T-Mobile
Head of U.S. Education Strategy and CEO of Prevail ED
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👤 Performer
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Ashling Cole
Ashling Cole
Vocalist
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👤 Gospel Headliner
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Minister Katrina Barnes
Minister Katrina Barnes
Minister & Mistress of Ceremonies
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👤 Performer
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Victoria Thúy Vi McDowell
Victoria Thúy Vi McDowell
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👤 DJ
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DJ Quam (Quam Akande)
DJ Quam
DJ,
DJ
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