2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Award: Rev. Dr. Oscar King III

This award is given to a member or organization of Faith that has stood up for justice, equality, inclusion, and righteousness. This awardee has stood with the oppressed, the forgotten, and the marginalized of society.

Rev. Oscar King III is the pastor of Northwest Unity Baptist Church and Detroit Practice Leader for Kelley Cawthorne. He has accomplished a wide array of community and economic development projects while serving on numerous boards including: former chair of Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiatives; former chair of the Detroit Urban League; former board member for New Detroit; and former board member for St. John Providence Health System. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Howard University and a doctor of ministry degree from the Ecumenical Theological Seminary.

Honor the legacy

Donate your money, time or both to Michigan United

Join the 3.5 percent moving Michigan forward. Become a member to build people power in your community. Donate to turn that power into real wins in housing, immigration, and economic dignity.

JOIN

DONATE

Tap here for upcoming events

Recent News & Media

All
Blog
Flint
Movement Politics
News & Media
Statewide
Eastern Michigan
Healthcare
Press Release
Victories
Detroit
Immigrant Rights
Immigration
Legal Services
Western Michigan
Taking Back Our Power
Faith in Justice
Election Protection

MU in the News: Fighting Against Cuts to the Safety Net

Michigan United's Pastor Monica Villareal was in the Flint news asking county board members about funding cuts to social services.

Flint Council Passes Landmark Medical Debt Relief Plan for Residents

After months of delays, the Flint City Council approved a proposal on Wednesday to erase $32 million in medical debt for Flint residents.

Flint Organizations Demand City Council Action on Medical Debt Relief

On Jan 7th, A coalition of community organizations sent a letter to Flint City Council asking them to a proposal eliminating medical debt

MU in the News: Immigrant Rights Groups Brace for “Chaos”

Our own Diego Bonesatti was quoted in a Detroit News article on how Michigan United and sister groups fight for immigrant rights.

Immigrant, Refugee, and Asylum Seeker Rights in the US

Understand your legal rights as an immigrant, refugee, or asylum seeker; protections vary, so seek expert advice to navigate complex U.S. laws.

MU in the News: Michigan should Join States Funding Legal Representation for Immigrants

Our own Eloise Sirleaf was in the pages of Bridge Michigan, standing in favor of funding legal aid programs for immigrants.

MU in the News: What’s Next in the DTE Fake Public Comment Scandal

Em Perry of Michigan United was featured in the pages of Planet Detroit this week. See how we're taking power back from DTE.

A Conversation on Voting with Secretary Pete Buttigieg

On 10/24 our own Rev. John Duckworth met with Sec. Pete Buttigieg in Detroit. Read about it.

MU in the News: Election Protection at ReadSludge.com

Our own Kate Mason was recently featured at RealSludge.com in a story on election protection

1
…
9
10
11
12
13

Honor the legacy

Tap here for upcoming events

Recent News & Media

Michigan United

Help us clean up Michigan politics by signing our MOPP petition!