"The time is always right to do what's right," said the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Now, it's time to celebrate this great man and his legacy. One local school has been celebrating the civil rights activist for decades with an annual event.

The 23rd Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast takes place on the UMass Dartmouth campus Friday, January 31.

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"I believe that attendees will obtain a better understanding of Dr. King's life and will learn from his own words and those of our keynote speaker," David A. Gomes said.

Gomes is the Chief Diversity Officer at UMass Dartmouth and he believes their breakfast will shed light on how "through collaboration, cooperation and tenacious advocacy, we can advance equal rights and justice for all."

Year after year, UMD hosts this event to celebrate and honor the lasting impact Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has had on the community, the country and the world. Student performers and readings will lead the way for guest speaker Imari K. Paris Jeffries, Ph.D.

Gomes believes the gathering will "afford our community the opportunity to gather in fellowship and to reflect on Dr. King's legacy communally and to revisit his strategy of how non-violent resistance, social justice and activism applies to current issues and future challenges that face our nation."

Faculty, staff and students from UMass Dartmouth can attend the event for free.

Interested guests not connected to the university will pay a $35 admission. All in attendance are asked to register prior to the event as space is limited.

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