Leah Weber King to Give Keynote at MLK SB Celebration Day on January 19
MLKSB Committee Welcomes Leah Weber King Writer, Entrepreneur and Widow of Dexter Scott King
The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara is honored to have Leah Weber King be the Keynote Speaker at MLKSB Committee’s MLK Day celebration. She is a writer, entrepreneur, consultant and widow of Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Leah W. King will be here in Santa Barbara on Monday, January 19 at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street. The program is free, donations welcome, and begins at 11 am.
A native of New Orleans, Leah Weber King began her career as a broadcast journalist before expanding into entrepreneurship and creative consulting. Today, she is known for her ongoing reflections on art, culture, and legacy, shared through her personal digital platform, where she publishes original writing and curated quotes on a near-daily basis.
Her marriage to Dexter Scott King placed her in direct proximity to one of the most influential American families in the struggle for civil and human rights. Leah continues to honor that legacy through storytelling, public engagement, and creative work that uplifts themes of beauty, perseverance, and purpose.
Executive Director of MLKSB, E. onja Brown Lawson has dreamed of having a member of the King family at the Santa Barbara celebrations since she first got involved 19 years ago. “This would not have been possible without the help of Wendy Eley Jackson and I am forever grateful to her for this connection to the legacy of Dr. King.”
Leah’s work reflects her belief that the King legacy is not simply historical — it is living, evolving, and meant to be interpreted by new generations.
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The mission of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara is to foster positive relationships between many diverse groups in the Santa Barbara community and the surrounding areas; to sponsor programs and events which exemplify the teachings of Dr. King; and to observe, and celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
