🙌 Big ups to Keena Renée Carson and K'bana Blaq for joining the The Hampton Roads Show this morning to talk about our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration at Festival Park on Saturday, June 15 from 1-9PM. Watch their segment: wavy.com/hr-show/junete…

🌟 Don't miss Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Syleena Johnson live in concert at our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Festival Park in Portsmouth, VA! Let us know you're coming: eventbrite.com/e/903354285987…

Psst. We have a special message from Syleena Johnson Official inviting YOU to join us at our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration on Saturday, June 15th at Festival Park in Portsmouth! #HamptonRoads #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Portsmouth

Join us Jan. 16, 2025 as we honor community leaders at our 41st MLK Celebration, where actor and NSU alumnus Tim Reid will receive the prestigious E.L. Hamm Lifetime Achievement Award. 🎟️ Tickets: ulhr.org/mlk-awards

Spend dinner with us on Jan. 16, 2025 as we honor several community leaders at our 41st MLK Celebration. Dr. Scott Miller, President of Virginia Wesleyan University, will be honored for his transformative leadership in higher education. 🎟️ Tickets: ulhr.org/mlk-awards

Get acquainted with Victor Branch on Jan. 16, 2025. As the Senior VP and Richmond Market President at Bank of America, he has driven economic equity across Virginia. He will be receiving the MLK Award for Finance at our 41st MLK Celebration! 🎟️ Tickets: ulhr.org/mlk-awards

Welcome back Dollar Tree/Family Dollar as the Presenting Sponsor for the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Awards! Want to show YOUR business’s commitment to equity and progress? We've got a few options. Get more details online: ulhr.org/mlk-awards/

Dr. Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Mayor of Norfolk, will be receiving an MLK Award for Housing at our annual celebration on Jan. 16 in recognition of his efforts to improve access to fair housing and create stronger communities. 🎟️ Secure your seat: ulhr.org/mlk-awards

Congratulations to Donovan Duncan, EVP of Urban Strategies, Inc., for being honored with the MLK Award for Housing at the 41st Annual MLK Jr. Community Leaders Awards. Celebrate his achievements with us on January 16th! 🎟️ Purchase tickets online: ulhr.org/mlk-awards

Dr. Alfred Abuhamad, EVP of VA Health Sciences at Old Dominion University & Dean of Eastern Virginia Medical School, will receive an MLK Award for Health at our annual celebration on Jan. 16 for his work advancing women’s health, prenatal care, and equitable healthcare access. 🎟️ Get tickets: ulhr.org/mlk-awards

Start 2025 by celebrating leadership and progress! 🎉 On Jan. 16, we’ll honor Jeremy Bridges, President of HRSA, with the MLK Award for Economic Development for driving growth and innovation at the Port of Hampton Roads. 🎟️ Get tickets: ulhr.org/mlk-awards

Take a lunch break with inspiration! 🌟 Gilbert Bland (ULHR) & Jessica Thomas (Dollar Tree/Family Dollar) discuss the MLK Awards Dinner scheduled for 1/16. 🎥 Watch: bit.ly/42aqJjY 🚨 Win 2 VIP tickets! 🎟️ Buy 2+ GA tix by 1/13: ulhr.org/mlk-awards/

Move with intention in 2025! Join us Jan. 16 at the 41st Annual MLK Awards with keynote speaker Dr. Sarah Lewis, founder of Vision and Justice. Her insights on justice, culture, and progress is sure to inspire everyone present. 🎟️ Tickets: ulhr.org/mlk-awards

We’re honored to recognize the incredible sponsors of our 41st MLK Community Leaders Awards. Their generosity amplifies our shared commitment to equity, empowerment, and opportunity. Thank you for supporting future leaders and fostering meaningful connections in Hampton Roads.

Attending tonight’s celebration? We’d love to see the evening through your eyes! Take selfies, snap photos with friends, and share your favorite moments. Don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag #MLKALLDAY so we can celebrate together. Doors open at 6:30 PM!

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This #MLKDay, we honor Dr. King’s dream of justice & equity. At ULHR, we advance his vision by empowering communities through education, financial stability, housing, & health. Together, we can build a future where his legacy thrives.

If you didn’t know Dr. Sarah Lewis, you do now. Her insights on the power of words and imagery challenge us to rethink the stories shaping our lives. Learn more in her groundbreaking book, The Unseen Truth. Purchase: hup.harvard.edu/books/97806742… Event Recap: ulhr.org/mlk-awards/

Tim Reid affirmed words are a powerful reminder that representation matters during his speech at the 41st Annual MLK Community Leaders Awards Dinner. To the next generation: your stories, your voice, and your creativity can change the world. Event Recap: ulhr.org/mlk-awards/

From inspiring speeches to powerful moments of connection, the 41st Annual MLK Community Leaders Awards was truly one for the books. Relive the highlights with the photo gallery on our website: 📸 ulhr.org/mlk-awards/#ga…