NASSAU, Bahamas — The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation in Washington, DC partnered with the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. in The Bahamas, Sunshine Holdings Ltd. and the University of The Bahamas to sponsor the first MLK Global Youth Leadership Conference held outside of the United States at the University of The Bahamas in Nassau on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Global Leadership Conference was developed to provide valuable interactive learning activities, inspiring presentations by high profile VIPs, renowned civic and business leaders, as well as entertainment and sports personalities.
Throughout the conference, students examined leadership principles advocated by Martin Luther King, Jr., and his contemporaries, through a challenging curriculum designed to build and enhance students’ leadership skill sets. While interacting with their peers, students used their critical thinking skills to discover how to make meaningful change, not just within themselves, but also in their communities and the world around them.
During the conference, students were given the tools to chart a clear path to becoming more effective in reaching their goals and fulfilling their dreams. These Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars were inspired to commit and dedicate their energies to things that matter most in life.
The Hon. Philip “Brave Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, gave the opening address to the participants of this historic conference. The Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin, Minister of Education & Technical & Vocational Training, also attended the conference.
Participants heard from Mr. Harry Johnson, President & CEO, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Monument Foundation, Washington, D.C.
The keynote address was given by Mr. Franklyn Wilson, Chairman of Sunshine Holdings Ltd. and Founder of Junior Achievement Bahamas.
Participants heard from some dynamic local and international speakers.
At the conclusion of the weekend, students were empowered with a clear vision of how to become leaders of their own lives, leaders in their communities, and leaders who make a difference.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was submitted by Ricardo P. Deveaux, Deputy Permanent Secretary at The Bahamas Ministry of Education & Technical & Vocational Training, who is the local chairman of the MLK Global Youth Leadership Conference.
