About Rescheduled: MLK Day of Service

When: March 28, 1 - 4 p.m.

Where: Kenny Dorham’s Backyard Kenny Dorham’s Backyard (1106 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702)

What: To honor Dr. Martin L. King Jr.’s legacy and vision of a Beloved Community, E4 Youth is hosting a two-day Service & Learning Project at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard in East Austin’s African American Cultural Heritage District. This initiative aligns with Dr. King’s question, “What are you doing for others?” by fostering community engagement, preserving local history, and improving an essential community space.

Goals:

Enhance and revitalize the grounds of Kenny Dorham’s Backyard (1106 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702).
Educate participants on East Austin’s Black history through the What Once Was (WOW) storytelling platform, focusing on the 12th Street corridor.
Build community connections by highlighting the contributions of Black leaders in East Austin and celebrating Dr. King’s legacy through storytelling and art.

Application Process

Visit this site to sign up: https://e4youth.org/mlk/

Family-Friendly

Parents and children are invited and encouraged to get involved.