2025 King Holiday
The 2025 King Holiday theme, "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365®," reminds us of Dr. King’s unwavering belief in the power of nonviolence to transform society. It’s a call to action for each of us to protect the principles that uplift all of humanity. In a time when freedom and democracy are under threat, we are reminded that justice is possible when we remain united in the spirit of love and nonviolence.
Dr. King’s legacy challenges us to do the work of ensuring a just and equitable society. Let’s honor this mission and make 2025 a year of intentional action to protect these values.
Event Schedule:
TraditionalCall of the Drum
Welcome and Invocation
Cedric D. Page and Reverend Michael Brown, MLK, Jr. DayCommittee
NegroNational Anthem
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing – Malcom Morgan-Petty
Proclamations
Office of NM Governor – Little V. West, Chair, NM MLK, Jr.Commission
City of Santa Fe - Mayor Alan Webber
Recognition of NM Elected Officials
Simesha McEachern, Santa Fe Branch President
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Cedric D. Page, MLK, Jr. Day Committee
KeynoteAddress
Ms. Sandra Session-Robertson
Vice President, Development and Donor Relations
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Community ervice Award
Simesha McEachern, Branch President and Cedric D. Page, MLK,Jr. Day Committee
Many organizations in Santa Fe are working to improve our communities and our great state. Today, the Santa Fe Branch of NAACP is proud to recognize and honor the following organization for their exemplary work in support of students in our community. The young people they support are a true benefit to our community, state and nation.
Santa Fe Dreamers
Miles Tokunow, Executive Director
ClosingRemarks
Cedric D. Page, PhD, MLK, Jr. Day Committee
Audience Sings
“WeShall Overcome” – MalcomMorgan-Petty
