January 21, 2025

Circle of Unity

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The MLK Symposium’s annual Circle of Unity, which usually takes place on the Diag, moved indoors to the LSA Building Atrium on Jan. 20. The event, sponsored by the Michigan Community Scholars Program, also featured song, dance and spoken word performances.

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Circle of Unity attendees participate in an art-making project where they trace their hands and write what gives them hope on the inside. (Photo by Christina Merrill, Michigan Photography)
Singer Joe Reilly and the Native American Students’ Association perform a Round Dance with attendees at the annual Circle of Unity. (Photo by Christina Merrill, Michigan Photography)
Local musicians Joe Reilly and Julie Beutel lead the singing at the Circle of Unity. (Photo by Christina Merrill, Michigan Photography)
Attendees hold hands and sing along to “We Shall Overcome” to close out the Circle of Unity event. (Photo by Christina Merrill, Michigan Photography)
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