The University of Washington Tacoma Black Student Union is excited to bring the community together at its 16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast. It is a celebration that honors the contributions offered and inspired by Dr. King and provides an opportunity to bring our diverse communities together around a common goal of healing, hopefulness, equity, and justice.

This year's keynote speaker is A'ric Jackson, a founder of Generation Leadership and certified Global Leadership Trainer, whose mission is to teach, inspire, and encourage students to take the challenge of helping others pursue their goals and dreams. Our alumni speaker, Courtney Acoff (SIAS '10), is a UW Alumni Association Trustee who currently serves as the Pierce County district representative for Rep. Kilmer’s office (WA-6). She also proudly serves on the UW Tacoma Alumni Council as DEI Committee Vice Chair.

Please join us for a memorable morning filled with amazing speakers, live dance performances, and — best of all — a welcoming community striving to attain Dr. King's dream in our personal and professional lives!  We look forward to seeing you there!

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Nominate for a Dream Award

As part of our annual Unity Breakfast, we recognize community members who consistently address diversity, social justice and civil rights. Dream Awards are given to UW Tacoma students, student organizations and those in the community whose work has significantly contributed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of diversity and equality for all. 

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City of Tacoma Celebration

This year, as always, we encourage participation in the City of Tacoma's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The event will be held in person at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center (1500 Commerce Street), immediately following the Unity Breakfast, at 11 AM on Monday, January 15, broadcast live on TV Tacoma and live on Facebook.

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