Keep Alive the Dream
Four decades of honoring Dr. King · Through 2025
Developed under Kenneth W. Berry’s direction and sustained by volunteers, this annual tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. brings artists, educators, civic leaders, and young people together through music, storytelling, and recognition of community service.
The January 19, 2026 program at Life Change Church, A Legacy in Motion: Moving the Dream Forward, was designed as a free, all-ages celebration of youth leadership and multigenerational voices. The program included drumming, spoken word, music, cultural showcases, and vendors. WAFI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees included Cheryl L. Chandler-Roberts, Renée Watson, and Leslie Goodlow.