📅 Monday, January 19, 2026 | ⏰ 9:00 AM

📌 Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront
      100 E Constance Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434

Presented By: Dr. Dwight Riddick & Max Potential Coaching & Speaking Academy
Featured Host: Retired United States Diplomat, Michael Dillard & Suffolk Alumnae Chapter President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Belinda Pitts, MBA

Limited seating available. Early registration encouraged.

Why This Breakfast Matters

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking in UWI in Jamaica 1965

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re gathering for more than a meal; we’re gathering for a mission.
Join community leaders, educators, business owners, faith communities, and change-agents for an uplifting morning of reflection, recognition, and re-commitment to the values Dr. King championed: service, justice, unity, and courageous leadership.
This experience will inspire you to listen deeper, lead stronger, and leave committed to building a better community together.

OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT

Scholarship + Global Restoration

Your seat helps a student soar 
and helps a school stand again.

A highlight of the morning will be the presentation of a scholarship award to a graduating high school senior, celebrating promise, perseverance, and purpose.


In addition, a portion of the proceeds will support the rebuilding of a school in Jamaica following the devastation of a recent hurricane, extending compassion beyond borders and turning celebration into tangible impact.

Unable to Attend, but want to make an Impact? Consider a Donation

Featured Host

Michael Dillard

Retired United States Diplomat

Michael Dillard brings a powerful voice of leadership and service shaped by years of national and global engagement. Expect a morning that is both uplifting and grounded—calling us to practical unity, purposeful action, and community-minded leadership.

Belinda Pitts

President of Suffolk Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Belinda Pitts, MBA brings a powerful voice of leadership and service grounded in strategic excellence, community advocacy, and sisterhood. As President of a local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, she is deeply committed to service, scholarship, and social action that uplifts communities and develops future leaders. Expect her presence to be both inspiring and purposeful, calling us toward unity, impact, and meaningful change.

Reserve Your Seat

Bring your family, your team, your organization, or come as you are, just don’t miss the moment.

 Secure Your Seat for the MLK Jr. Day Community Breakfast 

This is more than a seat at a table, it’s a seat at a moment of legacy, leadership, and lasting impact.

(Invite A Friend)

Individual Ticket

Perfect for individuals, students, and community members. Bring your family and friends.

$50

Includes

  • Entry to the MLK Jr. Day Community Breakfast.

  • Inspiring program honoring community voices.

  • Name listed for participation in the scholarship & global rebuilding impact.

  • Memorable "Lift Every Voice" ebook and bundle.

(Table of 8)

Community Table

Ideal for churches, organizations, teams, and businesses. Get Your Org Recognized For Your Impact.

$550

Includes

  • Reserved table seating for 8 guests.

  • Supports 2 Students in Jamaica Relief.

  • Group recognition on the event website.

  • Opportunity to collectively support the scholarship recipient and Jamaica school rebuilding effort.

  • A powerful shared experience for your team or congregation.

  • Memorable "Lift Every Voice" ebook and bundle.

  • BONUS: Virtual professional development for your group by Dr. Riddick or Max Potential Speaker/coach of your choice.

(Table of 10)

VIP Impact Table

For organizations and leaders who want to make a deeper statement of support.

$1,000

Includes

  • Preferred seating for 10 guests.

  • Supports 4 students in Jamaica & US student scholarship.

  • Special recognition during the program.

  • Recognition on the event website and select event materials.

  • Direct contribution toward the scholarship award and Jamaica school rebuilding initiative.

  • Positioning as a visible community-impact partner.

  • BONUS: Onsite/Virtual professional development for your group by Dr. Riddick or Max Potential Speaker/Coach of your choice.

Limited seating available. Advance registration strongly encouraged.

 

FEATURED HONOREES

Honoring the Voices That Shape Our Community

We are proud to recognize individuals whose leadership, service, and example continue to strengthen families, organizations, and the future of our region.

Dr. Steven Blunt

Sarah Parker

Sharlay Wofford

Bishop Clarence and Rev Jaimi Russell

Dr. Lucretia Mason-Underdue

Pastor Karl Wilkins

Fran Futrell

Les & Tammy Fraser

Jermaine Lewis

Dr. Justin Oliver

Know someone whose voice should be honored? 

  • We will have 2 Surprise Honorees Selected as LEGACY VOICE OF CHANGE by You. 

  • Community Changing Voice Award – Nomination Criteria

     

    Local Impact (Lives or Impacts Tidewater, the 757)
    The nominee must live, work, or serve in the Tidewater area and have made a visible contribution to improving the community through their voice (leadership, advocacy, teaching, organizing, or public service).
     

    Consistent Use of Voice (Action-Based)
    The nominee has actively used their voice within the past 12–24 months, through speaking, writing, mentoring, organizing, or leadership, to address community needs, encourage growth, or drive positive change.
     

    Demonstrated Community Influence (Evidence-Driven)
    The nominee’s voice has resulted in tangible outcomes, such as:

    • Programs launched or sustained

    • People mobilized, mentored, or educated

    • Awareness raised around an important issue

    • Policies, practices, or perspectives positively influenced

What to Expect

  • An intimate and meaningful MLK Jr. Day program rooted in legacy and leadership. Music, speaking, meal, and conversation.

  • Interactive community dream building for the future.

  • Community recognition + honoree presentations

  • Scholarship award moment

  • Updates on the Jamaica school rebuilding initiative

  • A room full of leaders committed to making a difference

Dress: Business Casual / Black / Green / Gold / Yellow

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr. Dwight Riddick & Max Potential Coaching

Max Potential Coaching exists to develop leaders, strengthen communities, and help people maximize their purpose through practical strategy, faith-driven growth, and transformational mentorship.

Let’s honor the legacy. Celebrate today’s leaders. And invest in tomorrow.