MLK Symposium

  1. January 13, 2014

    MLK Symposium 2014 calendar of events

    A listing of MLK Symposium events.

  2. January 13, 2014

    MLK Symposium focuses on message of love

    The theme “Power, Justice, Love: Heal the Divide” will guide the 28th annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium through Feb. 7.

  3. January 13, 2014

    Inspirational speaker to share his journey of overcoming barriers

    The Business and Finance Department and its partners are featuring Albert Mensah at the Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on Jan. 20.

  4. January 13, 2014

    Black student activism to be examined at forum

    The history of modern black student activism — from the 1968 protest at Hill Auditorium following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to the recent #BBUM movement last fall — will be discussed at “The Power of Protest: Black Student Activism at the University of Michigan” from Tuesday.

  5. January 13, 2014

    Poetry slam and performance event seeks to revive King’s dream

    “A Tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Art Expression & Poetry Slam,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 20 in Stamps Auditorium in the Walgreen Drama Center.

  6. January 13, 2014

    Jackson to discuss tumor angiogenesis at Marjorie Lee Browne Colloquium

    Trachette Jackson, professor of mathematics, will deliver the lecture “The Evolution of Mathematical Approaches for Understanding Tumor Angiogenesis” at the Marjorie Lee Browne Colloquium on Jan. 20.

  7. January 13, 2014

    2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium

    A rundown of stories in the Record’s special section about the 2014 MLK Symposium.

  8. January 13, 2014

    Harry Belafonte urges attention to King’s broader message

    Harry Belafonte, the 2014 MLK Symposium keynote speaker, says America needs to move beyond its selective perception of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and embrace the wider change he sought.

    • Read other stories in the Record’s special section on the 2014 MLK Symposium.

  9. December 4, 2013

    Performer, activist Harry Belafonte to give MLK Symposium keynote

    Harry Belafonte, groundbreaking recording artist, actor and social activist, is the keynote speaker for the 28th annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium. He will deliver the traditional address at 10 a.m. Jan. 20 in Hill Auditorium.