MLK Gala Renamed to Honor Elzie Odom, New Scholarship Created Published on January 16, 2026 The committee revealed that its annual gala celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will now be known as the Elzie Odom MLK Advancing the Dream Gala. Tagged as: , Community, History, MLK, MyArlingtonTV
Free & Fun Events in Arlington Jan. 14-20, 2026 Published on January 14, 2026 Check back each week for a new list of family-friendly activities! Tagged as: , MLK
Arlington MLK Committee Announces 2026 Community Award Recipients Published on January 09, 2026 The awards highlight outstanding contributions in community service, education, and government. Tagged as: , Community, MLK
Arlington MLK Advancing the Dream Celebration Set for Jan. 16-19, 2026 Published on December 30, 2025 The four-day celebration will feature a variety of events honoring Dr. King’s legacy under the theme “Advancing the Dream: A Journey Toward Unity.” Tagged as: , Community, Holidays, MLK
Ring In a Naturally Fun New Year with Arlington Parks’ January Events Published on December 29, 2025 2026 is here! It’s a brand new year and a great time to try something new. Mark your calendar for these upcoming January events with Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture. Tagged as: , Community, MLK, Parks, Recreation & Culture
Prairie View A&M President Headlines 2026 Arlington MLK Gala Published on December 16, 2025 Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., President & CEO of Prairie View A&M University, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 MLK Advancing the Dream Gala. Tagged as: , Community, MLK, Support Youth & Families
Award-Winning Author Named Keynote Speaker for 2025 Arlington MLK Gala Published on January 06, 2025 The Arlington MLK Celebration Committee, Inc. announces author and scholar Peniel E. Joseph as the 2025 MLK Advancing the Dream Gala’s keynote speech. Tagged as: , Build Unity, Holidays, MLK
Arlington MLK Events Jan. 14-15, 2024, Postponed Due to Bad Weather Published on January 12, 2024 The Arlington MLK Four-Day Celebration will hold events at the scheduled times on Friday and Saturday. Tagged as: , Community, MLK, , Weather
Dennis Kimbro, Educator & Author, to Keynote 2024 Arlington MLK Gala Published on January 05, 2024 The Arlington MLK Celebration Committee, Inc., announces a change for the 2024 MLK Advancing the Dream Gala, as Dennis Kimbro, educator and bestselling author, will present the event’s keynote speech. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, MLK
Deadline Extended to Dec. 22 for Arlington MLK Awards Nominations Published on December 12, 2023 The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee Inc. calls for members of the community, those in education and government to be recognized for their commendable work in The American Dream City. Tagged as: , Community, MLK