MLK Celebration

28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Registration is now closed. To be added to the waitlist, please email atate@esufoundation.org.

Weather Update: The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast will be held as planned on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

"Dreams are what we have, when hope seems bleak, but hasn’t faded."

The 2025 Keynote Speaker


Edie King - Lawrence '12

January 20, 2025
8 - 10 a.m.
Terraview at Stroudsmoor
Stroudsmoor Country Inn, 257 Stroudsmoor Drive
Stroudsburg, Pa.

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About Edie King - Lawrence

King-Lawrence is deeply rooted in her faith and her roles as a wife, daughter, godmother, and sister. Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, she grew up in a large family where she navigated and overcame significant economic, social, and environmental challenges. These formative experiences have shaped the unique perspective she brings to her work, allowing her to approach every role with empathy, efficacy, and relatability.

Edie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from East Stroudsburg University in 2012 and a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Eastern University in 2015. Her academic foundation has led to a fulfilling career across both the public and private sectors, where she is guided by her motto: help, heal, and serve. In 2020, King-Lawrence founded King Counseling Services, her own virtual psychotherapy practice, and authored her first book, My Peace Is Most Important. In addition, she serves as the program director for the nonprofit organization, Black Men Heal and teaches as an adjunct professor at Eastern University. Through these roles, she extends her impact beyond the therapy room, actively combating the stigma surrounding mental health within her community and the academic sphere.

Beyond her professional endeavors, King-Lawrence enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones, losing herself in a good book, and teaching and learning line dance. She is a strong advocate for the transformative power of self-awareness and self-acceptance in achieving mental wellness. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to cultivate the courage and willingness to 

#DoTheWorkToBeWell.