29th Annual MLK Mayors’ Breakfast Goes Virtual

Out of an abundance of caution and safety for all who are invited to receive Scholarships and Community Awards The Greater Canton Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission has elected to go virtual for its 29th Annual Mayors’ Breakfast and has instituted a COVID 19...

Mayor Wilder Reflects on Dr. King’s Impact

Mayor Stephan Wilder of North Canton said ” The life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in all who strive to promote racial harmony and bring about progressive, systemic change. I often think of his deeply-held principles and dedication in seeking to...
MLK SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE HARD AT WORK

MLK SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE HARD AT WORK

The MLK Scholarship Committee is working overtime, gleaning through the multitude of deserving applicants who applied for the 2022 scholarships. They are reading all essays, recommendation letters, reviewing transcripts, along with the individual bios of all the...
2022 MLK EDUCATION AWARDEE – JOE CHADDOCK

2022 MLK EDUCATION AWARDEE – JOE CHADDOCK

Joe Chaddock is the current superintendent of the Stark County Educational Service Center.  As such, he is responsible for coordinating services among 22 local and city school districts in the Canton, OH area.  Prior to this, Joe was the superintendent of...