The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration that was originally scheduled for Jan. 16 will take place at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Ames Middle School. 

The event, “Equality, Justice and Unity: Ames Community MLK Day Celebration,” will celebrate the life and accomplishments of King.

The Ames Human Relations Commission will present its annual Humanitarian Award to Jamet Colton during the celebration, according to a press release. 

Daniel Spikes, assistant professor in Iowa State’s School of Education, will be the keynote speaker. Social time will take place from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will include music from the Ames High School Jazz Band. 

Anyone interested in participating in the event can sign up at vcstory.org.