Anderson Mayor’s Annual MLK Breakfast Friday

Observer Reports

Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts will host the city’s 18th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Friday, at the Civic Center of Anderson. The free, community-wide event invites residents to come together for a morning of reflection, unity, and celebration honoring Dr. King’s enduring legacy of justice, service, and equality. Doors open at 8 a.m., and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

The program will include keynote remarks from Mayor Roberts and the presentation of the annual Trailblazer Award, which recognizes an individual whose leadership and community spirit reflect Dr. King’s values.

City leaders encourage residents to join neighbors, civic organizations, and local partners in celebrating Dr. King’s vision and working toward a more unified future for Anderson.

“Hosting the MLK breakfast is a profound honor and responsibility,” said Mayor Roberts. “As we gather to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of his unwavering belief in the power of education as a tool for social change and empowerment.”

“In the spirit of Dr. King’s vision, we gather for this breakfast not just to remember, but to commit ourselves to the education of our young people, inspiring them to dream, to question, and to rise as leaders of tomorrow,” Roberts added. “This breakfast serves as a vital platform to inspire our community to invest in the future of our children, ensuring that they have the knowledge and tools to create a more just and equitable society.”

The program will also feature the presentation of the annual Trailblazer Award, recognizing an individual who exemplifies Dr. King’s spirit of leadership and community uplift.

The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested by emailing bbell@cityofandersonsc.com or calling 864-231-1135.