2025 MLK Unity Day Celebration
The City of Toledo and the University of Toledo, in partnership with the Human Relations Commission, are proud to announce this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration centered on the theme "Building Bridges and Breaking Bread."
The cornerstone of this year’s celebration is a video featuring six community members reflecting on Dr. King’s core principles: nonviolence, justice, love, faith, courage, forgiveness, hope, and service. The video also includes remarks from Councilmember Brittany Jones, UT Interim President Schroeder, and Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.
Featured Participants
Leila Harris, founder of Leila's Promise
Skylar Howard, University of Toledo undergraduate
Alexander Ruby, student at Horizon Science Academy
Bryson Foster, University of Toledo CCP and early college student
Kylah Griffin, University of Toledo social work student
Dr. Monita Mungo, University of Toled associate professor of sociology
Host Your Own Watch Party!
The virtual celebration video will be available for download on January 15. Host your own event to share the video with your people.
The State of Welcoming
Join Welcome TLC stakeholders as preliminary findings from a study conducted by Language Equity and Access Partners (LEAP) followed by a question and answer session with attendees. All are welcome to join.
Welcoming Week Party
We welcome immigrants, refugees, new Americans, diverse populations, and US-born residents to learn about various cultures through art, music, dance, and food at the Welcoming Week Picnic. Come meet our many friendly partners and celebrate as one community!
Disabled and Proud Fest
The 2023 Disabled and Proud Fest welcomes those of all abilities to celebrate the disability experience in Toledo! An all-day event with fun activities, DJ, food trucks, and an all-abilities 3 vs. 3 wheelchair basketball tournament for youth and adults!
Community Clean Up
Join the HRC at Rogers High School (222 McTigue) to clean up around the school! Gloves, bags, and pickers will be provided.
Human Library
Back by popular demand! The Human Library encourages conversation between different people to foster discussion and address prejudices. Rather than reading books, this interactive event gives attendees the chance to check out a person and listen to their stories. Hear Toledo residents become live books and share their stories.
Afternoon with Amal from Afar
Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child who has traveled the world from 2021 to 2023. Join us for an afternoon of activities for all ages including crafts, resource and information tables, live music, light refreshments, and more! All are invited to attend this free event.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day Celebration
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day Celebration will be held virtually from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Rosa Clemente and an interview with Darryl Brown.
Better Toledo: A Series
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is proud to present Better Toledo, a personal and professional development series to ensure “you will do better in Toledo.”
October Community Clean Up
The Human Relations Commission will be hosting four community clean-ups this year and our last one is October 14th. We’ll be cleaning up on the East Side, we invite residents to participate and encourage their neighbors to join us!
Welcoming Week Party
We welcome immigrants, refugees, new Americans, diverse populations, and US-born residents to learn about various cultures through art, music, dance, and food at the Welcoming Week Picnic. Come meet our many friendly partners and celebrate as one community!
August Community Clean Up
The Human Relations Commission will be hosting four community clean-ups this year, the third is August 26th. We have teamed up with the City of Toledo to clean up in the neighborhood. We invite residents to participate and encourage their neighbors!
Kindness Kickoff Party
Come join us for the Kickoff Party of Kid Mayor and Council’s Kindness Campaign!
Disabled and Proud Fest
The 2023 Disabled and Proud Fest welcomes those of all abilities to celebrate the disability experience in Toledo! An all-day event with fun activities, DJ, food trucks, and an all-abilities 3 vs. 3 wheelchair basketball tournament for youth and adults!
June Community Clean Up
The Human Relations Commission will be hosting four community clean-ups this year, the second is June 10th. We have teamed up with the City of Toledo and the Frederick Douglass Center to clean up in the 43607 zip code. We invite residents to participate and encourage their neighbors!
May Community Clean Up
The Human Relations Commission will be hosting four community clean-ups this year, the first one is May 20th. We have teamed up with the City of Toledo and Rogers High School to clean up in the 43615 zip code. We invite residents to participate and encourage their neighbors!
Human Library
Back by popular demand! The Human Library encourages conversation between different people to foster discussion and address prejudices. Rather than reading books, this interactive event gives attendees the chance to check out a person and listen to their stories. Hear Toledo residents become live books and share their stories.
22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day Celebration
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day Celebration will be held virtually from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., featuring keynote speakers Bree Newsome and Chuck Ealey.
Better Toledo: A Series
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is proud to present Better Toledo, a personal and professional development series to ensure “you will do better in Toledo.”
Get Your Game On: eSports Tournament
The HRC is proud to sponsor a pilot eSports tournament, meant to foster a mentorship relationship between adults and teens! Our pilot program, currently for youth in the Birmingham Library area, will provide two days of practice and a tournament on the last day.
October Community Clean Up
The Human Relations Commission will be hosting four community clean-ups this year and our last one is October 15th. We have teamed up with the City of Toledo, One Voice East Toledo, the East Toledo Family Center, and Oakdale Elementary to clean up on the East Side. We invite residents to participate and encourage their neighbors!
Welcoming Week Party
We welcome immigrants, refugees, new Americans, diverse populations, and US-born residents to learn about various cultures through art, music, dance, and food at the We Belong Welcoming Party. Come meet our many friendly partners and celebrate as one community!
August Community Clean Up
The Human Relations Commission will be hosting four community clean-ups this year, the third is August 27th. We have teamed up with the City of Toledo and several community groups, including the Burroughs Neighborhood Org and Clean Your Streams, to clean up in the neighborhood. We invite residents to participate and encourage their neighbors!
National Night Out
We welcome you to hang out at this free event with City of Toledo Police Officers, Firefighters, and community partners. Enjoy games, bouncy houses, free food trucks, and yoga in the community garden!
Better Toledo: A Series
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is proud to present Better Toledo, a personal and professional development series to ensure “you will do better in Toledo.”
Juneteenth Weekend Experience
The Human Relations Commission is pleased to amplify and promote the many community activities being presented to commemorate Juneteenth this year!
June Community Clean Up
The Human Relations Commission will be hosting four community clean-ups this year, the second is June 11th. We have teamed up with the City of Toledo and the Frederick Douglass Center to clean up in the 43607 zip code. We invite residents to participate and encourage their neighbors!
May Community Clean Up
The Human Relations Commission will be hosting four community clean-ups this year, the first one is May 14th. We have teamed up with the City of Toledo and Rogers High School to clean up in the 43615 zip code. We invite residents to participate and encourage their neighbors!
Youth Job Fair
Join the City of Toledo Human Relations Commission Youth Empowerment and Engagement Committee for a Youth Job Fair!