Baton Rouge Community College and United Christian Faith Ministries present
2027 MLK Scholarship Breakfast & Community Celebration
Featuring Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., Princeton University professor and New York Times bestselling author
A morning of reflection and opportunity
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. challenged us to see justice, equality, opportunity, and human dignity as realities within reach of every person. Progress does not happen by chance. It takes courage, commitment, and people willing to turn conviction into action.
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) and United Christian Faith Ministries (UCFM) are joining in a shared belief: education transforms lives, opportunity strengthens communities, and service inspires change.
The celebration builds on UCFM's longstanding tradition of honoring Dr. King through social justice, community service, and student scholarships, and on BRCC's commitment to educational access, workforce development, and economic opportunity.
The legacy
Dr. King's life was shaped in classrooms, and Baton Rouge helped shape the movement he led. Two threads, one legacy, and a morning that carries both forward.
Atlanta, Georgia
Martin Luther King Jr. enters Morehouse College at 15, admitted early through a wartime program for promising high school students.
Atlanta, Georgia
Writing in the Morehouse student newspaper, he argues that education must build both the mind and the character of the person who receives it.
Intelligence plus character
Martin Luther King Jr., "The Purpose of Education," The Maroon Tiger, 1947
that is the goal of true education.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Rev. T. J. Jemison leads the Baton Rouge bus boycott, the first mass bus boycott of the civil rights era. Its volunteer free-ride network becomes a blueprint for Montgomery two years later.
Boston, Massachusetts
He completes his Ph.D. in systematic theology at Boston University. Six months later, the Montgomery bus boycott begins and the nation learns his name.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Southern University students sit in at downtown lunch counters. Their case, Garner v. Louisiana, reaches the U.S. Supreme Court, which overturns their convictions in 1961.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
BRCC and UCFM bring the community together to fund college scholarships, awarded on stage to students pursuing higher education at BRCC and other colleges.
Keynote address
Dr. Glaude brings his insight and commanding presence to Baton Rouge for a celebration of the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A graduate of Morehouse College, Dr. King's alma mater, he has given his career to the American experience: confronting difficult truths and opening honest conversations about leadership, justice, opportunity, and the future of the nation.
This is an invitation to reflect, to be inspired, and to recognize the power each of us holds to carry Dr. King's dream forward.
One extraordinary speaker. One powerful message. One community.
The program
Doors open
30 minInvocation
2 minVOGIntroduction of ABLAZE
30 sec"Lift Every Voice and Sing"Performed by ABLAZE
3 minWelcomeVideo message from Dr. Kristie Perry, United Excel Social Justice Ministry
5 minVOGIntroduction of the Chancellor
30 secChancellor's welcomeBaton Rouge Community College
5 minBreakfast service
30 minScholarship presentationsScholarships funded by this celebration, awarded on stage
15 minAward presentations
15 minVOGIntroduction of Pastor Ellis
30 secChurch addressPastor Ellis, United Christian Faith Ministries
5 minPanel introduction and transition
5 minPanel discussion
35 minKeynote introduction and transition
5 minKeynote addressDr. Eddie Glaude Jr.
45 minClosing remarks and sponsor recognitionWith acknowledgements
5 minBenediction
2 minGuest departureVIP guests transition to the reception
10 minVIPVIP receptionBy invitation, for sponsors and distinguished guests
45 minEvent concludes
Times are planned and may shift on the day. "VOG" marks an off-stage announcer cue.
Sponsorship
A portion of event proceeds funds college scholarships awarded during the program. Your sponsorship is an investment in students, future leaders, and a stronger workforce. Some levels are limited so that every sponsor receives premium recognition.
Limited availability
Legacy of Leadership
$25,000
One available
The presenting level. Your organization stands beside BRCC and UCFM on every piece of the celebration, from the Save the Date to the stage.
Dream Builder
$10,000
Two available
Keepers of the Dream
$7,500
Four available
Every level includes a reserved table and VIP Reception invitations
Champions of Opportunity
$5,000
Future Leaders
$2,500
Seeds of Promise
$1,500
Every seat helps fund a scholarship
One reserved table for 8 guests. Fill it with your family, ministry, or team.
One reserved seat at the breakfast, program, and keynote.
Unable to attend? A tax-deductible gift still opens a door for a student.
Join us
Through sponsorship, a reserved table, individual tickets, or a charitable gift, your participation honors Dr. King's enduring legacy and creates educational opportunity for the next generation of leaders.
Return your commitment form by Friday, November 20, 2026 to receive all benefits as described.
Pick a sponsorship, a reserved table, tickets, or a gift.
Send it to Mila Sexton at sextonm@mybrcc.edu by November 20, 2026.
Sponsors at $5,000 and above: email a high-resolution PNG or EPS to Mila with your form.
Camera-ready ads are due Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Baton Rouge Community College
Director, United Excel Social Justice Ministry
Checks payable to the Foundation, P.O. Box 66745, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70896
Mila will follow up with payment options.
Presented by
Contributions to the Baton Rouge Community College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The deductible portion of sponsorships, table purchases, and ticket sales is limited to the amount exceeding the fair market value of any goods or services received, as shown on your receipt.