Pasadena MLK Community Coalition

As we near the finish of the Spring semester and our academic year 2013, we celebrate with some more of the schools where winners of this year’s contests raise the bar of talent and achievement! . Our elementary division winner for the Essay Contest, 5th grader Kacie Ossmen and Principal Mrs. Esther Salinas! . At […]

As we finish Spring Break, here are some of the schools celebrating the winners of our 2013 contests: . . The Peace and Justice Academy is a beautiful campus… . . McKinley School Public School offers fine instruction to students, near the South Lake Avenue shopping district… . . Blair High School – “The Best […]

As photos slowly trickle in from our different friends and neighbors, we will post them here. Check out some photos from the Monday, January 21 MLK Day Celebration featuring our Art and Essay Contest winners. Remember, more photos are on the way. If you have some you’d like to share Contact Us.

What an auspicious YEAR! An historical inauguration…the legacy we celebrated this MLK holiday…a wonderful keynote speaker in former California state assembly member Anthony Portantino…music…and inspiring words and art from our finalists! Phwew! Awesome! Here is the list of official results from the 2013 Essay and Art contests. PLEASE check back here, over the next few […]

Happy New Year, to one and all!! We are quickly approaching the MLK Holiday and as has been our tradition, the Pasadena MLK Community Coalition will be hosting a number of events in honor of the Civil Rights leader and to support our community. Here is a list of the events: “Day On Not Off” […]

Tuesday night Principal Gregory White opened the auditorium at Altadena Elementary School for parents, principals and friends to gather and enjoy an evening of oratory skill. Nine students competing in the 2012 Pasadena MLK Annual Essay Contest read from their notable essays as the final task in the contest. Judges were on hand to listen […]