MLK Symposium
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January 9, 2023
Civil rights attorney to talk about the power of restorative justice
A social justice activist and civil rights trial attorney who says restorative justice can promote peace and healing will give a virtual lecture during U-M’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
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January 9, 2023
Student-led teach-in, workshop will explore issues around racism
Students can learn about racism and how to combat it during a virtual, peer-led workshop, the Anti-Racism Teach-in/Workshop, presented by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs on Jan. 24.
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January 9, 2023
Artist’s shredding technique makes deep observations on history
Titus Kaphar’s work largely delves into history, but he does not consider himself a historian. Kaphar, an artist born and raised in Kalamazoo, uses a unique shredding technique on his paintings and the result offers deep commentary on the subject. His painting “Flay (James Madison)” showcases his shredding technique, and the work is the centerpiece… -
January 9, 2023
Panel to look at Washtenaw County’s African American presence
The lecture and discussion “Before the Black Action Movement: The U-M African American Student Project, Washtenaw County’s Black Communities, and the Struggle for Inclusion” will take place Jan. 16.
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January 9, 2023
‘The Water Remembers’ addresses ongoing Flint water crisis
The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design will facilitate an exhibit titled “The Waters Remembers,” which celebrates the work of The Sister Tour, a community organization of Flint artists.
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December 12, 2022
MLK Symposium theme, speakers to focus on (R)evolution
U-M will explore “The (R)evolution of MLK” as the theme of its annual January symposium honoring civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The symposium’s keynote memorial lecture is Jan. 16.
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January 18, 2022
UM-Dearborn marks MLK Day with various service projects
This year’s UM-Dearborn MLK Day of Service included more than 10 volunteer projects that took place throughout southeastern Michigan.
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January 17, 2022
MLK Symposium speakers urge people to confront injustice
Two award-winning journalists talked about their experiences with discrimination and encouraged people to confront injustice during U-M’s 2022 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
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January 10, 2022
Special section features highlights of 2022 MLK Symposium
The MLK Symposium provides opportunities to participate in lectures, live performances, exhibits, workshops and community service projects sponsored by academic and non-academic units, student and staff organizations and community groups.
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January 10, 2022
Event to explore Ellington’s symphonic triptych ‘Three Black Kings’
The International Center for American Music will host a virtual event at 3 p.m. Jan. 27 featuring a discussion of Duke Ellington’s final composition, “Three Black Kings,” with Luca Bragalini, professor of jazz history at the Music Conservatory of Brescia, Italy. The title of the work and original reference is to the Black King in…
