From the Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center (GBMRC):
The Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center announced that the Annual Burlington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance will take place on Sunday,
January 18th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Contois Auditorium of Burlington City Hall. The keynote address will be delivered by Mr. Alhassan Susso, bio attached.
Recogintion awards for dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion will be presented to: Mercy Connection, Winooski School District and Mr. Ali Dieng.
Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Jamaica Hurricane Relief Effort.
Alhassan Susso is an innovative and award-winning educational leader with over a decade of experience developing programs that enhance student success and integration. He has a proven track record in improving graduation rates through strategic initiatives and fostering inclusive community environments. He is an expert in social and emotional learning (SEL), passionate about empowering immigrant students and enhancing teacher capabilities.
For more information: gbmrc.org