The 14th Annual
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Community Celebration Breakfast
ESSAY AND ART COMPETITION

All submissions must be given to the office.
By: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Martin Luther King Jr.


ESSAY:    
Answer the following question in 300 words or fewer:     
Who is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Why Do We Celebrate His Legacy? 
    
The winner of the best essay will win a $100.00 gift card and will read their essay at the
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Monday, January 19th
    

ART:    
Create an art project representing the following:
What Does Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream Look Like

The winner of the best Art prize will win a $100.00 gift card and will have their art displayed at the
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Monday, January 19


The 14th Annual 
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Celebration Breakfast 
January 19, 2026

Essay – Art contest
Each year, students from the River Towns utilize creativity to express their perspectives on today’s
most pressing social issues.

ESSAY:
300 words or fewer
Who is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Why Do We Celebrate His Legacy? 

ART:
Create an art project representing the following:
What Does Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream Look Like

                                               
All submissions are due by:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Entries must be included.
Students’ names, ages, grade levels, school name, and contact information.
Submissions should be dropped off at the Hastings Recreation Department, 44 Main St.
Or via MLKBreakfast@hohny.gov

If you have any questions, please contact the MLK committee via email.
MLKBreakfast@hohny.gov or Call Lisa O’Reilly at 914-478-2380 Ext 642

 WEB: http://hohny.gov