SCLC-GKC Hosts 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass Celebration
Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III, Mass Celebration Speaker
Dr. Vernon P. Howard, Jr., SCLC-GKC president
Dr. Vernon P. Howard, Jr. (left) presents the President’s Award to Pastor Eric Williams with wife Brenda
Rev. Alberta Walker, soloist
President’s Award Ms. Amaia Cook
Dr. Vernon P. Howard, Jr., U.S. Congressman Cleaver II, and Mr. Dwayne Williams
Award Recipient Rev. Lloyd Fields (holding plaque) the Rev. N. Michelle, Mr. Sean Fields, Sr.
(Photos/Samuel Jordon Images)
SCLC-GKC on Monday, Jan. 19, hosted its 2026 Mass Celebration honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the National federal holiday that each year marks the civil rights icon’s birthday. The 6 p.m. event was held at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City and featured a distinguished roster of program participants highlighted by a powerful message delivered by guest speaker and sen…
