MLK Symposium
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January 10, 2022
Veterans to discuss King’s message as it relates to militarism
Veterans Bill Shea and Bob Krzewinski will discuss “MLK, Militarism and the Future” from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 17 in the Hussey Room of the Michigan League.
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January 10, 2022
Reparations are main topic of panel discussion at MLK event
A panel will tackle questions about reparations from 12:30-2 p.m. Jan. 17 during the online discussion “You Can Keep the Mule: Let’s Explore Reparations Models.”
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January 6, 2022
Two journalists of color will co-headline MLK Symposium
Noted journalists and commentators Maria Hinojosa and Rashad Richey will co-headline U-M’s annual MLK Symposium Memorial Keynote Lecture, which will take place virtually Jan. 17.
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December 6, 2021
MLK Symposium built on theme of ‘This is America’
The U-M community will honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual and in-person events and activities at its annual MLK Symposium next month.
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January 18, 2021
Keynote speakers praise MLK’s fearlessness and perseverance
During U-M’s 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium keynote lecture, Gloria House and Malik Yakini praised King’s fearlessness and perseverance, and said his message continues to resonate today.
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January 11, 2021
2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium
An index of stories from the Record’s special section on the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium, including previews of several virtual lectures and discussions.
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January 11, 2021
King’s ‘How long? Not long’ speech encourages change seekers to keep fighting
During U-M’s 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium, with a theme of “Where Do We Go From Here?” participants can expect to glean successes and lessons from the civil rights movement and King’s life and legacy.
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January 11, 2021
Former football players to share experiences with athletics, activism
Eric Mayes, co-captain of the 1997 national championship football team, will moderate “Intersection of Black Lives: Demystifying Black student and student-athlete experiences,” part of the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
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January 11, 2021
‘Little Miss Flint’ to share activism lessons during MLK event
Mari Copeny, known as “Little Miss Flint,” will speak from 2-3 p.m. Jan. 18 during the “Youth Activism: Lessons from Flint and Beyond” online presentation as part of the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
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January 11, 2021
Annual MLK Day lecture to focus on building strategies
The Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies and Global Islamic Studies Center will present its annual MLK Day lecture virtually at 4 p.m. Feb. 8.
