Providence Accepting Nominees For MLK Hall Of Fame

PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence city officials are accepting nominations for its 21st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Those inducted into the MLK Hall of Fame are civic leaders who support the legacy of King and embody his work here in Providence.

"Providence is lucky to be the home of countless dedicated civic leaders who advocate on behalf of our community every single day," Mayor Brett Smiley said. "We encourage you to nominate your local leaders who embody Dr. King’s commitment to advancing equality and social justice. I am looking forward to giving recognition to those individuals that have helped Providence become known as a welcoming and inclusive city."

Nomination letters will be accepted until Dec. 20. Nominees must be a resident of Providence or have accomplished a significant amount of community work in the city. Letters should be no more than two pages long and specify how the nominee exemplifies the spirit of MLK's commitment to equity, civil rights and justice.

Electronic submissions are preferred and can be emailed to HRC@providenceri.gov. Letters can also be submitted by mail or in person to:

The Providence Human Relations Commission

City Hall, Suite 101

25 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903

ATTN: Wendy Johnson, Executive Director, Human Relations Commission.

For a complete list of past honorees, visit the Human Relations Commission’s website.

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