Celebrate African American Club of Pasco Hosts Annual Martin Luther King Celebration | Richey Suncoast Theatre Hosts Evening Honoring MLK on the Big Screen

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Members of the community and some local dignitaries sing "We Shall Overcome" while embarking on a symbolic march during the annual MLK celebration hosted by the African American Club of Pasco. (Jan. 2023)

January 13, 2026

By Michele Miller
What’s What New Port Richey

Once again, the African American Club of Pasco welcomes the community to the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and March at 10 a.m. Monday, January 19.

The event starts with a welcome and an opening prayer at the Union Baptist Church on Pine Hill Road, followed by a symbolic march to the historic Booker T. Washington School and home of the AAC. The event will feature guest speakers, readings, and performances.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Walk, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 19, at the historic Booker T. Washington School in Port Richey | All Welcome

Join the traditional symbolic march from Union Baptist Church, 6235 Pine Hill Road, to the historic schoolhouse. followed by a commemorative celebration featuring guest speakers, performances, and fellowship. 

Dynari Taylor of the Arts Academy AAC, sings “Take Me to the King” during the annual MLK Celebration held at the African American Club of Pasco. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER (January 16, 2023)
Marlowe Jones recited parts of the “I Have A Dream Speech” during the 2023 Martin Luther King Celebration hosted by the African American Club of Pasco. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER (Jan. 2023)
Members of the Christ United Church Praise Team of Port Richey perform while framed by a commemorative slideshow during the MLK Celebrate the Dream event held Jan. 15 in Sims Park in New Port Richey.
Iman Ahmed Aly, from the Islamic Center for New Port Richey led the Benediction/Call to Action, during the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration hosted by the African American Club. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER

Richey Suncoast Theater hosts screenings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speeches at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 19 at the theatre | Free

The community is welcome to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with viewings of his famous speeches.

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