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22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

On Monday, Jan. 15, the Memphis Grizzlies, National Civil Rights Museum, City of Memphis and Shelby County will host the 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Game, presented by Ford and your Mid-South Ford Dealers. All events are in an effort to continue the conversations with the Memphis community and Mid-South youth to Remember, Celebrate and Act on Dr. King‘s legacy.

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VISUALIZING THE DREAM – MMG YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL TEEN TALK AND BASKETBALL PAINTING

The Memphis Grizzlies will host an event showcasing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr‘s. work through art. Members of the MENTOR Memphis Grizzlies, Youth Advisory Council will give "Teen Talks". Through showcasing how Dr. King‘s legacy has positively impacted their access to various opportunities for success, the talks given will connect to the Grizzlies MLK initiative‘s theme of economic mobility. Following "Teen Talks" Twenty-five local middle school artists will work with local artist Alexis Miche and Grizzlies alum Tony Allen to paint basketballs based on the "Teen Talks" given. Participants will reflect how they continue to live in Dr. Kings legacy or what they aspire to accomplish due to his “I Have a Dream” Speech.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE

Presented by FedEx

Grizzlies players, in support of historic Clayborn Temple, will participate in a learning journey designed to provide more insight on the historic 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike and the I AM A MAN campaign. Following the learning journey FedEx volunteers and Grizzlies players will participate in a service project alongside current sanitations workers, benefitting students from Douglass K-8 optional school. Volunteers will engage in a stained-glass making activity reminiscent of the imagery and historic stained glass in the Temple as well as packing shelf stable food for all students at Douglass Optional School.

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INTERSECTION OF RACE AND SPORT

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14

  • Presented by : BlueCross BlueShield TN

    Since 2015 the Grizzlies and the National Civil Rights Museum have partnered on this annual series of conversations…issues at the intersection of race and sports. Every year the topic is timely and compelling, and our panelists are esteemed and knowledgeable. And this year is no different.

    Topic : Economic Empowerment

    Location : National Civil Right Museum

    Time : 6:00 PM

    Moderator : Russ Wigginton

    Panelists : Renee Montgomery, Carmeon Hamilton, Paul Young

    Opening Remarks by : Kevin Woods

    Tune In : Stream live on Grizzlies YouTube

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MONDAY, JANUARY 15

  • MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 27: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum on December 27, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

    Grizzlies vs. Warriors

    Presented by : Ford and your Mid-South Ford Dealers

    Associate Game Sponsors : FedEx, BCBSTN, Hyde Family Foundation

    Location : FedExForum

    Time : 5:00 PM

    Anthem : Valerie June

    Halftime : Presented by Ford and your Mid-South Ford Dealers: Valerie June and Carla Thomas

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MONDAY, JANUARY 15

  • EARL LLOYD SPORTS LEGACY SYMPOSIUM

    Presented by : Hyde Family Foundation

    This year’s symposium will pay tribute to our National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy honorees and highlight the significant contributions to civil and human rights they have made through their careers in sports, in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Must have game ticket to attend.

    Location : Built Ford Tough Practice Facility, FedExForum

    Time : 3:30 - 4:30 PM

    Moderator : Grizzlies TV Play-by-Play analyst, Pete Pranica

    Opening Remarks : Jason Wexler, President, Memphis Grizzlies & FedExForum and Dr. Russ Wigginton, President, National Civil Rights Museum

    Honorees : Ozzie Smith, Renee Montgomery, Alex English, Calvin Hill

    Tune In : Watch live on Bally Sports Southeast

  • MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY MENTORING RECRUITMENT FAIR

    Starting at 3:30 PM until the end of halftime, on the FedExForum Concourse, fans attending the game will have the opportunity to visit 15 Grizzlies community partners and organizations who lead mentoring efforts around the Mid-South. Must have a game ticket to attend.

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