Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast and Statewide Day of Service
Monday, January 18, 2027 | 7:45 a.m. | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, 19801 | $45 per person
Join us for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Day of Service
A morning of reflection, inspiration, and community action honoring the enduring legacy of Dr. King.
Following the breakfast, guests are invited to participate in service projects throughout the community as part of our MLK Day of Service, putting Dr. King’s words into action:
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.”
This year’s keynote speaker is Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an award-winning author and journalist. His books include The Water Dancer and The Message. He is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and the Sterling Brown Endowed Chair in the English department at Howard University.
Ta-Nehisi also enjoyed a successful run writing Marvel’s Black Panther (2016-2021) and Captain America (2018-2021) comics series.
Click HERE to register for the breakfast and/or service project.
For additional service projects please see details below.
Wills for Seniors
Blood Bank of Delmarva
In addition to the service projects the following trainings will be available.
How to Draft a Will for a Small Estate in Delaware 2026
Date & Time: January 9, 2026, 12:00–2:00 PM
Location: Sussex County Courthouse at 1 The Circle, Jury Assembly Room, 1st Floor, Georgetown, DE
This seminar offers 2.0 credits to Delaware Attorneys (PA and NJ credit will not be offered through the DSBA).
Register here
(Zoom option will be available (for video credit only) Register for zoom here.
Help empower seniors by providing them with peace of mind and security for the future. Volunteers will assist in organizing and facilitating a Wills Clinic that helps older adults prepare essential legal documents. Whether you have legal experience or simply a passion for helping others, your time can make a lasting difference in someone’s life. Training will be provided — all you need is compassion and a willingness to serve!
DSBA Project Leader: Jacki Chacona, Esq.
Second Chances – Expungements & Pardons – What Attorneys Should Know
In collaboration with the DBSA, ODS, and ACLU of Delaware
Date & Time: January, 14, 2026, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Location: Delaware State Bar Association Office , 704 N King St, Wilmington
Please bring your own bagged lunch.
This seminar offers 1.5 Delaware credits only.
Register here
Location is only available at the DSBA, no livestream options will be available.
DSBA Project Leader: Nicole C. Mozee, Esq.
Questions?
Email us at events@dsba.org or call (302) 658-5279