To observe and commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Center for Energy Education will host a celebration Thursday, January 26 to educate its community about his principles of racial equity, nonviolent social change and community service.

From 10 a.m. to noon at its 460 Airport Road in Roanoke Rapids campus, C4EE welcomes students, elected officials, community leaders and the public to learn about Dr. King’s role in the U.S. civil rights movement. 

To showcase and keep alive Dr. King’s dream of unity, C4EE will recognize Roanoke Valley residents who exemplify his character, and the virtues he taught around love, peace and justice.

“Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King is a way to connect this generation of children to his leadership, and to his dream,” said Mozine Lowe, executive director of C4EE. “These individuals carry his dedication forward and showcase his spirit of building, service and advocacy for equality.”