Join in the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Wisconsin’s 46th Annual Tribute and Ceremony from the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 19. The program is produced, directed, and hosted by Dr. Jonathan Øverby, executive producer and host of WPR’s Saturday evening world music program “The Road to Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby.”

The Annual Tribute and Ceremony is Wisconsin’s official state ceremony and is the oldest official state Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in the U.S. The theme of this year’s program is “The Power of Unity.” Special guest speaker will be Ahmed Baba, News Analyst. The program will also feature Chicago’s Victory Travelers Gospel Group, Violinist, Dr. Brianna Ware-Boggs, Memorial Honor Guard, and presentation of the 2026 MLK Heritage Awards.

Tune in wpr.org at noon or watch on PBS Wisconsin’s The Wisconsin Channel.