I Am | We Are
MLK Commemoration Program

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PURCHASE | AWSL's 2027 MLK COMMEMORATION PROGRAM - COMING SOON

2027 MLK Program - COMING SOON!

We are proud to announce our 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Program.

I AM | WE ARE will be available soon for elementary, middle, and high school students!

Updated with a brand-new keynote address for 2027, I AM | WE ARE is a ready-to-use program designed for school assemblies and MLK Day commemorations. The package includes a keynote address, implementation guide, engagement questions, and access to AWSL Director James Layman, all in a flexible format you can customize to fit your school’s needs.

Engage your students in leadership, belonging, personal stories, and shared humanity. It’s affordable, adaptable, and built to inspire your entire school community!

Questions:

  • Contact James Layman, AWSL Director, with questions regarding the program!

Cost:

  • Elementary: $150 for AWSL Member Schools/$175 for Non-AWSL Member Schools

  • Secondary: $250 for AWSL Member Schools/$275 for Non-AWSL Member Schools

Purchasing Notes:

  • Need support becoming an AWSL Member School at a discounted price or need help logging in? Contact AWSL Senior Programs and Operations Manager, Cortnney Suderman.

  • Want to make a payment over the phone? Give us a call! (360) 359-7060

I AM | WE ARE FAQs:

What is included in my purchase?

  • Assembly implementation guide

  • School-wide discussion and family engagement questions

  • Two versions of the keynote speech (one with captions embedded in the video file and another with captions you can turn on or off).

  • Access to James Layman throughout the assembly planning process. If you have questions, need support, or need guidance, James will be available to help.

Where do I watch the video?

  • You will receive a link to watch/stream/download the video.

How long is the keynote speech?

  • The elementary school speech runs around 9 minutes.

  • The secondary school speech runs around 14 minutes.

How will everything be delivered to schools?

  • Everything will be sent digitally. You can download the speech in a digital format to use.

I’m a K–12 or K–8 school. Do I need to purchase both versions?

  • No. If you’re a K–12 or K–8 school, email Cortney Sderman for special pricing and purchasing instructions.