MLK Symposium

  1. January 9, 2017

    Dr. King’s fight must become our fight

    A note from Robert Sellers, vice provost for equity and inclusion, and chief diversity officer, about this year’s MLK Symposium, which falls on the heels of the launch of the university’s historic campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion five-year strategic plan.

  2. January 9, 2017

    1960s Music and Rebellion: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

    The U-M Detroit Center will host the panel “1960s Music and Rebellion: The Soundtrack of our Lives” at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 16 as part of its annual MLK Day activities.

  3. January 9, 2017

    MLK Symposium 2017 calendar of events

    A list of many of the events scheduled for the 2017 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.

  4. January 9, 2017

    2017 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium

    An index of stories from the Record’s special section on the 2017 MLK Symposium.

  5. January 9, 2017

    Fab 5 member Ray Jackson tapped as keynote for Trotter Lecture

    Ray Jackson is most famously known for being part of the Fab 5 —U-M’s historic 1991 men’s college basketball recruiting class. But most recently, Jackson’s visits to U-M’s Ann Arbor campus have been more about discussing the social climate than picking up a basketball.

  6. January 19, 2016

    MLK Symposium speaker Tutu encourages social justice activists

    Social justice activist and educator Nontombi Naomi Tutu says people don’t have to be the next Martin Luther King Jr. to promote the cause — but they can do their share.

  7. January 11, 2016

    ‘Above Ground’ art exhibit showcases feminist activism in China

    “Above Ground: 40 Moments of Transformation” is a photography exhibition highlighting the powerful, ground-breaking performance art and actions of China’s Young Feminist Activists.

  8. January 11, 2016

    Health sciences lecture to feature Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford

    Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford will deliver the 26th Annual Health Sciences MLK Day Lecture, “#WhoWillBeNext: Interprofessional Leaders Promoting Health Equity.”

  9. January 11, 2016

    Panel: Reflections on the life and legacy of Grace Lee Boggs

    Taking inspiration from the work, life and legacy of Grace Lee Boggs, the School of Social Work and the Multicultural and Gender Affairs Committee are hosting a panel discussion on the future of activism, including the role of “solutionaries” in movement building.

  10. January 11, 2016

    2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium

    Index of articles in the Record’s MLK Symposium special section.