The Greensboro Human Rights Commission is once again asking for the public’s help in finding a local hero.
The commission is now accepting nominations for the “Everyday Champion of Civil Rights Award” – which will be presented during the city’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast early next year. The theme of the 2026 breakfast is “From Words to Action: Advancing the Dream Together.”
Each year, the MLK Breakfast Committee recognizes someone who has gone above and beyond in advancing civil rights, human rights or civil liberties in Greensboro. The award was created in 2023, and this year will mark the 10th time a city resident has been honored…