2027 MLK BREAKFAST

By Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Heritage Foundation

Speaker: Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Health Equity Pioneer

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SPEAKER: DR. MARCELLA NUNEZ-SMITH

Come feel the unity of community at the 42nd annual MLK Breakfast at Branford High School on Jan. 18, 2027! Join us for a special Q&A with Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Associate Dean for Health Equity Research at the Yale School of Medicine, and a former White House adviser.

Sponsored by the MLK Heritage Foundation and Branford Public Schools, the breakfast has become an annual tradition, bringing together hundreds of community members for an incredible morning of inspiration, food and music. Help us celebrate the life of Dr. King and buy your tickets now before we sell out!

Dr. Nunez-Smith is the founding Director of the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at Yale, which focuses on promoting health and healthcare equity for marginalized populations. In 2021, Dr. Nunez-Smith served as Senior Advisor to the White House COVID-19 Response and Chair of the Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force at the Department of Health and Human Services. She is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, and board certified in internal medicine.

Originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dr. Nunez Smith grew up in a community with limited access to healthcare, and her work grew from own family’s story. Her father had a debilitating stroke in his 40s that left him partially paralyzed, and the experience inspired her to try and prevent others from struggling with unequal health systems.

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.

Please join us for a full breakfast (included with your ticket!) and fascinating dialogue on MLK Day - Jan 18, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. at Branford High School, 185 E. Main Street, Branford. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.

Proceeds from the event benefit MLK Heritage Foundation scholarships for BHS students. Space and seating is limited for this rare opportunity. Buy now before the tickets are gone!

Info: MLK Heritage Facebook
Questions: president@MLKHeritage.org

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Heritage Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization.