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Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv and the MLK Celebration Committee seek nominations for its 2023 Spirit of MLK Spotlight honors, which recognize those who embody the love and spirit exemplified by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Ìý

Recipients of the Spirit of MLK Spotlight will be recognized during theÌýcommunity-wideÌýMLK Celebration Week, scheduled for Jan. 14-20, 2023.Ìý

Nominees are accepted in three categories – Students (any age – 21 and younger), Individuals,Ìýand Organizations. Ìý

Nominees should meet the following criteria:Ìý

• Does meaningful work that embodies love and the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood, exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr.Ìý

• The organization or individual must be actively involved in work that advances or promotesÌýracial andÌýsocial justice in a substantive way.Ìý

• The work must directly impact community members in Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren counties.Ìý

 Self-nominations are permitted.ÌýMultiple nominationsÌýalso areÌýaccepted. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.

The MLK Celebration Week 2023 willÌýfeatureÌýin-person and virtual events, including artistic reflections, performances, round table discussions, speakers, and more, under the theme, "Keep Moving Forward." More details of MLK Celebration Week 2023 will be forthcoming.Ìý

To submit Spirit of MLK Spotlight nominations, visitÌýÌý

To learn more about the MLK Celebration Week, visitÌý . Ìý