Heritage Jubilee 2025 honors MLK and excellence in education

Seminole State College of Florida’s Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA), in partnership with the Black Student Union, will host Heritage Jubilee 2025: A Celebration of Outstanding Achievement in the Community on Friday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in building C on the College’s Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. The annual Heritage Jubilee’s theme this year is “Sustaining Lasting Traditions: Creating Pathways for Youth.”

This cherished event, rooted in a 40-year tradition of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has become a cornerstone of community engagement. Each year, students, faculty, staff, and local residents come together to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy and highlight the importance of education and mentorship in fostering success.

This year’s program will spotlight two exemplary community leaders: Larenze T. Young, commissioner of the Sanford Youth Football Association, and Octavius Clark, coach at Winter Springs High School. Both honorees have dedicated themselves to uplifting young people and embody the values at the heart of Heritage Jubilee.

Attendees can look forward to dynamic performances by Expressly You School of the Arts and a soulful musical showcase from the Seminole High School Choir.

Mark your calendars for Heritage Jubilee 2025—a celebration of heritage, achievement and the enduring power of education. Don’t miss this inspiring event that unites our community in honoring the past and building a brighter future!