The City of Lauderhill will present “MLK Legacy Night” on Jan. 17, 2026, an evening program celebrating the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring a fireside chat with Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz.
The event will take place just days before the national observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States on Jan. 19th.
The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, Florida 33311. Organizers say the program will reflect on Dr. King’s impact and the continued pursuit of truth, love and justice.
The city said the event is dedicated in memory of former Lauderhill Commissioner M. Margaret Bates and former Lauderhill City Manager Desorae Giles-Smith.
West, known by many as “Brother West,” holds the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary and teaches subjects including philosophy of religion and African American critical thought, along with broader coursework spanning politics, literature, cultural theory, music and the classics. The city said his work emphasizes truth-telling and advancing Dr. King’s legacy.
Shabazz, an author, educator and activist, is known for preserving and promoting the legacies of her parents, Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz. She holds degrees from SUNY New Paltz and Fordham University, has served as a project advisor for the PBS documentary “Prince Among Slaves,” and has authored historical novels while leading youth empowerment initiatives. She also co-chairs the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, according to event information.
Ticket options
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VIP tickets include a full sit-down dinner reception starting at 5 p.m., a complimentary beverage, a meet-and-greet photo opportunity before the event, and premier seating for the fireside chat.
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Regular tickets include general admission to the fireside chat. The lobby opens at 7 p.m., and the program begins on stage at 7:30 p.m.
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Tickets are available here: https://www.showpass.com/mlk-legacy-night-2026/
