The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) in proud collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is proud to host its upcoming 27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration at the Powderhorn Park recreation center on Monday, January 20th from 10 am – 1:30 pm.
Make plans to join us! More event details are below.
LOVE IS POWER
...the MLK Legacy in Practice
The life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have positively impacted the world we live in for over 96 years inspiring millions of people to activate for a more just world.
Sign on to this year’s 96 Strong campaign below!
FEATURED ARTWORK BY SHEA MAZE
ARTISTS + LIVE PERFORMANCES
Introducing the 27th Annual MLK Celebration line-up!
Brass Solidarity
Brass Solidarity is a collective of musicians, activists, and community members using their sound as a voice for justice and a sonic occupation to dismantle white supremacy. We were birthed from the movement for Black Liberation in George Floyd square, meeting there weekly as a continuous offering to the community. The music is by the people and for the people as a passionate campaign to spread love, teach, and uplift BIPOC communities.
Joe Davis
Joe Davis is an award-winning spoken word artist and bestselling author who uses poetry to power possibility.
He is the founder and director of Finding Your Freedom Practice, an artist collective teaching holistic health and wellness practices through spoken word, writing, music, theater, film, and dance. Joe holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology of the Arts and also heads a multimedia production company, a soul-funk band, and a racial justice education program. His work has been featured on BET, MPR, CNN, VH1, and the Twin Cities CW.
Based in Minneapolis, he tours internationally to join schools, faith spaces, nonprofits, businesses, and correctional facilities to practice envisioning and embodying a world of collective liberation and human flourishing. To connect, book, or learn more, visit JoeDavisPoetry.com.
Mercedes Yarbrough & Rondo Double Dutch
Bio pending...
Worship Leader Monroe "Page" Page II
U.P.G Ministries
(Ultimate Praisers of God)
U.P.G is a ministry dedicated to spreading the greatness of God, through the sounds of gospel music. Worship Leader, singers, and musicians willing to serve anywhere at anytime.
Inquire about group and individual volunteer opportunities for our 27th Annual MLK Celebration by sending an email to Ash Satorius at satorius@ppna.org
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 96 STRONG SIGNERS!
2025 INDIVIDUAL SIGNERS
Patricia (PashaMay) Milbrath, Stephanie Engel, Christine Hoey, Jill Waterhouse, Susan Haugh, Julia Holtemeyer, Marissa Romero De Morrow, Kimberly Kokett, Sarah Bagwell, Elizabeth Parks, Mary Ila Duntemann, Christine jenkins, Ms. Jewelean Jackson, Sue Searing, Susan Oakley, Ashley N Bradford, Tara Beard, Louis McCoy, Marie Campos, Rebecca and Colin Slaby, Brad Turner, Isadora Korak, Ren Koo, kalan Knudson Davis, Tabitha Montgomery. As of JAN 13 2025
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
Sponsors make this community centered celebration possible! Learn about event sponsorship opportunities by sending an email to Ellen Gibson - ellen@ppna.org
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 DONORS
Pillsbury House + Theatre
All Square
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD)
Seward Community Coop
FURTHER TOGETHER
...Celebrating the legacy of MLK.