Photos: MLK Jr. Breakfast

by John Kelley

SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 16: Dwight Carter of Del Cerro looks a a heritage calendar chronicling important events in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and given to each person who attended the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley, Friday January 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dwight Carter of Del Cerro looks a a heritage calendar chronicling important events in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and given to each person who attended the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA on Friday. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 16: Members of the Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company perform, during the 41st annual Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Human Dignity Award Breakfast, held at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley, Friday January 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Members of the Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company perform at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 16: Members of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir, perform, during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, held at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley, Friday January 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Members of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir perform during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 16: Dr. John E. Warren, listens, as he is introduced to deliver the keynote address during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley, Friday January 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dr. John E. Warren, listens, as he is introduced to deliver the keynote address during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 16: Dr. Leonard J. Thompson, III, one of two recipients of the Human Dignity Award during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, delivers his acceptance speech at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley, Friday January 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dr. Leonard J. Thompson, III, one of two recipients of the Human Dignity Award during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast on Friday, January 16. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Leonard Thompson, III, left, and Reverend Walter Wells, right, shake hands during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast, in front of Rockette Ewell, center, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Leonard Thompson, III, left, and Reverend Walter Wells, right, shake hands. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 16: Reverend Dr. Walter G. Wells, one of two recipients of the Human Dignity Award during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, delivers his acceptance speech at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley, Friday January 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Reverend Dr. Walter G. Wells, one of two recipients of the Human Dignity Award during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, delivers his acceptance speech. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 16: Dr. John E. Warren, delivers the keynote address, during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley, Friday January 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dr. John E. Warren, delivers the keynote address, during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, at the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley on Friday, January 16, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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