24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
Monday, January 19, 2026
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Golf Club at Yankee Trace, 10,000 Yankee Street, Centerville.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations will be the keynote speaker for the 24th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast hosted by the Centerville Washington Diversity Council. Her topic on January 19, 2026, will be “Why foreign policy matters for all Americans.”
Individual tickets are $27 and are available through the link above.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield served as United States Ambassador to the United Nations, as well as the U.S. Representative in the UN Security Council from 2021-2025. During her tenure as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield was a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, and sat on the National Security Council. Prior to this, she headed the State Department’s transition team for the Biden Administration.
As a career diplomat, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield has had a wide range of assignments. From 2013 to 2017, she served as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, where she led U.S. policy development for sub-Saharan Africa. She previously served as Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources, overseeing the State Department’s workforce. Her notable Foreign Service roles include Ambassador to Liberia (2008-2012) and postings in Switzerland, Pakistan, Kenya, The Gambia, Nigeria, and Jamaica. In Washington, she served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs and as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
After retiring in 2017, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield led the Africa Practice at Albright Stonebridge Group and was a Distinguished Resident Fellow in African Studies at Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and a master’s from the University of Wisconsin, where she also pursued doctoral studies. Her honors include a Presidential Rank Award, Secretary Distinguished Service Award plus numerous other awards. She has honorary doctorates from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Liberia.
The annual breakfast is made possible by generous community sponsors, including:
Presenting
VS & Co
Platinum
Premier Health
Gold
Bob Ross Auto Group
St. Leonard/CHI Communities
Silver
City of Centerville
Jerry & Julia Eddy
Montgomery County Commissioners
Mosaic Church
Washington Township
Wright Patt Credit Union
Bronze
Campanella Law Office LLC
Centerville Rotary Club
Centerville-Washington History
City of Dayton
City of Kettering
Dayton Area Board of Realtors
Dr. Percy Frasier
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz
Graceworks Lutheran Services
Harmony Creek Church
Irongate Realtors
Noon Optimist Club of Centerville
Pediatric Associates of Dayton
Jason & Lisa Riley
Yvette Kelly Fields & Associates
Donor
Bob & Berneta Daley
John & Carol Kennard
Linda White
Terra Fox Williams
Updated information will be posted here and on Facebook and Instagram. For questions, please contact Linda White, MLK Committee Chair, at lindawhite@hotmail.com or Council Chair, Jason Riley at cwdcchair@gmail.com.
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Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: Bock Family Brewing, 8150 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH 45458
Event Hashtags: #EqualityMatters #LGBTQPrideMonth
This panel discussion aims to bring together diverse voices to explore the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, examine the importance of allyship, and discuss effective ways to foster inclusivity in both personal and professional environments.
The session will feature advocates and members of the LGBTQ+ community, who will share insights, experiences, and strategies for creating a more supportive, equitable, and understanding society.
Objective: This program aims to inspire positive change by encouraging open, respectful discussions and providing participants with the knowledge and tools to foster inclusivity and strengthen allyship. Through collaboration, we hope to create more equitable spaces for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or identity.
Panelists:
Following the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their own experiences and thoughts on building allyship and inclusivity in a roundtable format.
Thanks to Bock Family Brewing for hosting our Voices and Stories program!
Join us on Zoom for the General Membership Meeting May 8, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 pm for an update on Diversity Council activities and hear from Chelsea Cozad, Executive Manager for Impact and Museum Initiatives at the Dayton International Peace Museum!
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Topic: CWDC General Meeting
Time: May 8, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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If you were unable to join us for Dr. Gish's presentation or would like to watch it again, here it is thanks to the Miami Valley Communications Council!
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Centerville Police Department Community Room, 155 W Spring Valley Rd., Centerville
Join us for our annual meeting, where we will begin with an insightful guest speaker presentation, followed by important organizational business. This is an opportunity for members to engage with current topics, review progress, and shape the future of the organization.
Guest Speaker: Our featured speaker is Dr. Elizabeth Gish, a distinguished representative from The Charles F. Kettering Foundation. Dr. Gish will share her thoughts on “How to Mobilize at the Grassroots Level." Her presentation will last 15 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session where attendees can interact with her and gain deeper insights into her work.
Agenda:
Opening Session:
Regular Business:
Where we could use some help: We are looking for committee chairs for the following committees and leadership team positions.
We encourage all members to attend and participate in the discussions that will help steer the direction of our organization for the coming year. For information, please email Jason Riley, CWDC Chair at cwdcchair@gmail.com.
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