State of Wisconsin
45th Annual
“Tribute & Ceremony”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Noon-Monday, January 20, 2025
State Capitol Rotunda, Madison
A Celebration of Dr. King’s Life and Legacy in Words and Music
Free and Open to the Public
View the 2025 Printed Program
“MLK Tribute and Ceremony” Broadcast live on WI Public Radio,
PBS Wisconsin Channel, PBS Milwaukee, W.O.R.T. Radio.
Guest Speaker: Marcelia N. Nicholson, Chairwoman, Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Program Features: Chicago’s GMAC Mass Choir, the MLK Multi-Cultural Dance Collective, Violinist, Dr. Brianna Ware-Boggs, Memorial Honor Guard, and presentation of the
2025 MLK Heritage Awards
Produced and Directed by Dr. Jonathan Øverby
This annual event themed for 2025, "Justice Lives Here" honors King's birthday, reflects on his legacy of service, his 'dream' of equal rights for African Americans, and his belief in the power of equality leading to 'that day' when all will get to the "promised land." The memories of those who paid the ultimate price in pursuing Justice, Freedom, and Equality during the Civil Rights Movement will also be honored.
