2026 MLK BREAKFAST - PRESTON TISDALE

As a long-time public defender and President of the Public Justice Foundation, Mr. Tisdale has dedicated his life to standing up to injustice. A partner at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, he has fought in the courts against bias, discrimination and oppression, and has served on the boards of multiple civic organizations that aid the less fortunate, including the Fairfield County Community Foundation and the Bridgeport Public Education Fund.

Mr. Tisdale’s speech at the 2026 MLK Breakfast is entitled, “Now Is the Time to Take a Stand,” and will address the need to step forward and not turn away in the face of increasing uncertainty.

With tickets just $20 ($5 for students), the MLK Breakfast promises to be an evocative morning. What’s in store:

·      A full breakfast prepared by the BHS Culinary Arts program and Branford Rotary. Eggs, grits, bacon sausage, pancakes, coffee, tea, biscuits and more!

·      Songs by the award-winning Branford High School Music Makers.

·      Community – people come from Branford and beyond to talk, laugh and get to know each other. It’s a chance to gain new perspectives, and meet strangers who become friends.