Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sought to build the common ground on which people from all walks of life could join together to address important community issues. The Orlando Magic will work with millions of other Americans across the country who will once again honor his legacy by taking part in a wide range of service projects.

The Magic will recognize Dr. King at the Magic vs. Detroit game on Monday, January 21.

Fifty students from Orange County Public Schools will be recognized during halftime for being selected as the 2008 Mayor Buddy Dyer's Humanitarian Award recipients. These students were chosen because they represent the ideals modeled by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which are equality, justice, freedom, peace, and harmony.

Magic player Tony Battie will address the crowd pregame to salute the life and legacy of Dr. King.