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1) Approval of the History & Education Ad Hoc Subcommittee Recommendations for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, With Any Adjustments 2) Approval to Pursue an Educational Scholarship Partnership with the Culver City Educational Foundation
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Meeting Date: November 18, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Troy/ ACM Economic Development, Vitality and Equity
Phone Number: (310) 253-6011
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [] No []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (11/13/2026); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (11/13/2025)
Department Approval: Tomás Herrera-Mishler, PRCS Director (11/12/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee 1) Approval of the History & Education Ad Hoc Subcommittee Recommendations for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, With Any Adjustments 2) Pursue an Educational Scholarship Partnership with the Culver City Educational Foundation
BACKGROUND
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee provides input on the planning and development of the City's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
An important component of the celebration is educating the community about Dr. King's life, legacy, and continued influence on civil rights, equality, and social justice. Incorporating historical and educational elements into the event provides opportunities for attendees to reflect on Dr. King's teachings while connecting his message to present-day issues and community engagement.
As part of the planning process for the 2027 celebration, the History and Education Ad Hoc Subcommittee discussed several opportun...
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