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SUMMARY:MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027 with Rep. Justin J. Pearson
DESCRIPTION:Jan18Mon\n\niUrban Teen Presents\nThe Dream in Action. \nThe 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration\, 8:30 AM at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Keynote: Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson. \nGet Tickets\n\n\nThe MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027 is the 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration\, held Monday\, January 18\, 2027\, at 8:30 AM at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Hosted by iUrban Teen\, this year’s theme is The Dream in Action\, and the keynote speaker is Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson. Early bird tickets are $75 through November 2\, after which prices rise to $125. \n\nDateMon\, Jan 18\, 2027Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day\nTime8:30 AMPacific Time\nWhereHilton Vancouver Washington301 W 6th St\, Vancouver\, WA\nCost$75 Early Bird$125 after November 2\n\nA Morning to Honor Dr. King in Southwest Washington\nFor seventeen years\, iUrban Teen has opened Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by bringing the Portland and Vancouver community together around one table. The breakfast is a morning of reflection\, inspiration and connection\, and every dollar raised supports iUrban Teen’s work giving young people of color access to science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and math\, along with the mentors and career exposure that help them go further. \nThe 2027 theme\, The Dream in Action\, is a reminder that Dr. King’s vision was never meant to stay on a poster. It was a plan for voting rights\, fair wages\, good schools and dignity in daily life. The MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027 asks everyone in the room what they will do this year to move that plan forward in Washington\, Oregon and Alaska. \nLock In Early Bird Pricing \nTickets are $75 through November 2\, then $125. Tables of ten are also available. \nBuy Tickets\nAbout iUrban Teen\nKeynote Speaker Representative Justin J. Pearson\nJustin J. Pearson represents Memphis in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He drew national attention in 2023 when he and fellow lawmaker Justin Jones were expelled from the Tennessee House after joining a gun safety protest on the House floor\, then returned to office within days after their local governments voted to reappoint them. Pearson has built his public life around environmental justice\, community organizing and the belief that young people belong at the center of democracy\, which makes him a natural fit for a breakfast that raises money for the next generation of leaders. \nWhat to Expect at the MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027\n\nA keynote with national reachRepresentative Justin J. Pearson on what putting the dream into action looks like right now.\nBreakfast with communityA morning meal shared with families\, students\, faith leaders\, elected officials and partners from across the region.\nYouth at the centerA program that lifts up the students and young leaders iUrban Teen serves.\nLocal vendorsVendor tables featuring community businesses and organizations.\nA morning of reflectionTime to honor Dr. King’s legacy before the day of service and celebration begins.\n\nTickets\, Tables and Sponsorships\nEarly bird pricing ends November 2 \nGeneral admission is $75 and an unsponsored table of ten is $750 through November 2. After that\, tickets are $125 and tables are $1\,250. \n\nVendor tables are $150 and include one six foot table\, one chair and breakfast for one. Businesses and organizations that want to support the mission can choose from sponsorship levels that range from an Entertainment Sponsor at $1\,000 to a Presenting Sponsor at $15\,000\, with tables\, program guide ads and on stage recognition at the higher levels. All proceeds go to iUrban Teen\, and purchases are eligible for a tax receipt. \nThe Hilton Vancouver Washington sits at 301 West 6th Street in downtown Vancouver\, a short drive across the Interstate 5 bridge from Portland. Plan to arrive a little early on a holiday morning to park and find your seat before the 8:30 AM start. \nWhy the MLK Breakfast Matters to NAACP AOWSAC\nThe NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State Area Conference shares this event because Dr. King’s work and the NAACP’s work have always been the same fight. Investing in Black youth\, in education and in civic voice is how the region builds the leaders it will need. Gatherings like the MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027 keep that legacy alive in Southwest Washington and give everyone a place to start the year with purpose. Find more community gatherings across the three states on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nAlso in the Pacific Northwest: Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026November 7 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany\, Oregon.\nSee the Celebration\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027\n\nWhen and where is the breakfast?\nMonday\, January 18\, 2027\, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, starting at 8:30 AM at the Hilton Vancouver Washington\, 301 W 6th St\, Vancouver\, WA 98660. \n\n\nHow much are tickets?\nEarly bird general admission is $75 through November 2. After that\, tickets are $125. Tables of ten are $750 early bird or $1\,250 after November 2. \n\n\nWho is the keynote speaker?\nTennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson of Memphis. \n\n\nWho hosts the event?\niUrban Teen\, a Pacific Northwest nonprofit that connects young people of color with STEAM education\, mentors and career pathways. All proceeds support its programs. \n\n\nCan my business be a vendor or sponsor?\nYes. Vendor tables are $150\, and sponsorships run from $1\,000 to $15\,000. Both are available on the ticket page. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nMLK Breakfast 2027 Tickets and Sponsorships\niUrban Teen\nThe Martin Luther King\, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford\nNAACP Vancouver\n\nHosted by iUrban Teen and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
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LOCATION:Hilton Vancouver Washington\, 301 W 6th St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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