HMTC’s MLK Day Commemoration

Featuring Distinguished Speaker Assita Kanko

Join us at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County for a moving and timely MLK Day Commemoration, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring call for justice, moral courage, and shared humanity.

This year’s program features Assita Kanko, internationally recognized human rights advocate, author, and Member of the European Parliament. Known for her fearless voice against extremism, antisemitism, and gender-based violence, Kanko brings a powerful message about standing up for freedom and dignity—especially in moments when silence is easiest.

The program will include:

• A keynote address by Assita Kanko

• Film clips highlighting Dr. King’s impact and today’s urgent civil rights challenges

• Reflections from local elected officials

• Remarks from HMTC leadership on the work of advancing tolerance, education, and community unity

• A communal moment of remembrance and hope

Dr. King taught that “the time is always right to do what is right.” This gathering brings together community members, leaders, and allies to honor that vision—and to recommit ourselves to building a world where hate has no home.

All are welcome.
Free admission.