December 19, 2022

Berkley and Royal Oak Partner to Honor Dr. King on MLK Day - Save the Date

Berkley and Royal Oak Partner to Honor Dr. King on MLK Day - Save the Date

The cities and school districts of Royal Oak and Berkley are proud to announce their joint MLK Day event for the entire community to remember, participate, and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Virtual Keynote & Presentation

On Monday, January 16, 2023, the community is invited to honor Dr. King through learning and action. The commemoration, “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” will include a virtual presentation hosted on the Berkley Schools and Royal Oak Schools Facebook pages at 9:30 am. The virtual event will include a keynote, student musical performances and messages from local elected officials.

Freedom Walk

At 9:30 am, the community is invited to gather at Berkley High School, for a freedom walk in the BHS neighborhood. After the walk, the community is invited to participate in service projects: blanket making and sorting donations to deliver to local nonprofits. The first 250 guests will receive a commemorative button. All ages and members of the community are invited to attend.

Donation Drive

The event committee will also be collecting the following donations prior to the Freedom Walk to support the following groups:

Redford Brightmoor Initiative
Cass Community Social Services
Judson Center
Gleaners Community Food Bank

Items that the committee will be collecting are listed below:

Non-perishable food: Canned goods, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, boxed food items
Home items: Toilet paper, dish soap, paper towels, laundry detergent
Toiletries: Shampoo/conditioner (including the following brands: Shea moisture, As I Am, Curls, Aunt Jackie's), deodorant, shaving cream, feminine products
Diapers and pull-ups: All sizes, no unopened packages
New children's books: Infant through middle school age
Clothing: Socks (all sizes), underwear (men and children), winter hats (adult)