PRESS CONFERENCE TOMORROW: State Leaders Launch D.R.E.A.M. Week 2026 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
CPRT Committee HAC-DST
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONFERENCE TOMORROW: State Leaders Launch D.R.E.A.M. Week 2026 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
SIMSBURY, CT — January 12, 2026 — The Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites members of the media to attend a press conference tomorrow morning announcing the official launch of D.R.E.A.M. Week 2026, a week of education-focused programs honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
D.R.E.A.M. Week—Dedication, Responsibility, Empowerment, Achievement, and Mentorship—reflects a shared commitment to advancing educational equity and building the Beloved Community Dr. King envisioned.
WHO
Erick Russell, Connecticut State Treasurer
Sean Scanlon, Connecticut State Comptroller
Joelle Murchison, President, Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Aisha Petteway, Executive Director, Hartford Yard Goats Foundation
Hon. Brandon McGee, President, BSL Education Foundation
Additional elected officials and education leaders
WHAT
D.R.E.A.M. Week 2026 Press Conference Kick-Off
Official announcement of a week of programming centered on education, scholarships, mentorship, and community engagement. The program will also include a commemorative MLK art presentation to the Simsbury Free Library.
WHEN
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
10:00 AM (Media arrival by 9:30 AM)
WHERE
Simsbury Free Library
749 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT
WHY
State leaders and community partners unite to honor Dr. King’s legacy through action-driven initiatives that uplift students and strengthen communities across Greater Hartford.
Visuals • Sound Bites • Interview Opportunities Available
Media Contact:
Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Alexis Russell Lee | p...@dsthartford.com
P.O. Box 2163, Hartford, CT 06145
Learn more about our chapter at: www.dsthartford.com