Tyler Together Race Relations Forum

2019 MLK Day Celebration

Tyler Together Race Relations Forum is honored to sponsor Tyler's 2019 Community-Wide Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 21, 2019.

2019 Theme: "Learn to LIVE TOGETHER as BROTHERS"

Main Celebration Plans

Our Celebration is scheduled to begin at the Tyler Downtown Square at 9 a.m. followed by a Parade at 9:30 am down South Broadway to the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (Broadway and Front St.) At the Cathedral, our formal program will begin at 10 a.m.

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2019 MLK Day Keynote Speaker

Peggy Llewellyn, History-making NHRA Pro Stock Motorcyclist

Professional motorcyclist Peggy, of Mexican and Jamaican descent, became the first woman of color in the world to win a professional motorsports event, winning at the NHRA POWERade Dallas event in 2007, earning her an appearance in the inaugural Countdown to 4 and Countdown to 1, giving her a finish in the POWERade top five in standings where she recorded her post-career-best time and speed.

In May 2015, Llewellyn was awarded the Inspiration of Youth Award, which is given to an individual who has inspired the youth of today to become great achievers of tomorrow, by Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.

Named 2009 Female Athlete of the Year by The Elements of a Champion Foundation for displaying extraordinary character on and off the racetrack, Peggy is dedicated to her community through actively being involved with Women’s Sports Foundation’s Go Girl Go! and independently promoting the sport of motorcycle racing, physical fitness education, and following dreams to young girls.

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The East Texas MLK Spokenword Competition

Tyler Together Race Relations Forum in association with Mike Guinn Entertainment presents the The First Annual East Texas MLK Spokenword Competition.

A FREE Family-Friendly EVENT!

Theme:' Life, Love, Laughter. Sunday Jan 20th, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm Doors open at 5pm Sharp. LIVE at College Hill Baptist CHurch (1314 West Houston Street, Tyler, Texas 75702)

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