MLK Symposium
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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.
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January 11, 2021
Discussion to examine health care disparities, racial empowerment
The School of Kinesiology will welcome Monique Butler to lead a discussion addressing the theme, “Where Do We Go From Here: Body Politics and Movement Towards Racial Empowerment.”
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January 11, 2021
Prolonged protest a tool for societal change, says civil rights activist
Author, historian, professor and civil rights leader Mary Frances Berry will serve as the keynote speaker during U-M Library’s lecture, “Race, Protest, and Politics: Where Do We Go From Here?”
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January 11, 2021
Lurie Carillon concert to highlight music of Black inspiration
The Lurie Carillon will fill North Campus with music designed to amplify the voices of people of color during the “MLK, Agency and Action” concert from 1:30-2 p.m. Jan. 27.
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January 11, 2021
Page to discuss impact of race relations on policy abroad and at home
A retired U.S. ambassador will explore the impact of race relations on U.S. foreign and domestic policy during the Donia Human Right Center’s annual lecture that is part of the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
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January 11, 2021
Veterans for Peace to explore MLK’s teachings on dangers of war and militarism
Veterans for Peace and the U-M Office of Veteran and Military Services will host a virtual discussion on the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s thoughts and teachings about the dangers of war and militarism Jan. 18.
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December 7, 2020
Virtual MLK Symposium asks ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’
“Where Do We Go From Here?” is the theme of U-M’s 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium. The annual keynote memorial lecture will take place virtually at 10 a.m. Jan. 18.
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January 20, 2020
Angela Davis celebrates movement’s unsung heroes in MLK keynote
Activist, scholar and author Angela Davis said the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. would agree the civil rights movement was bigger than just one person and her MLK Symposium keynote highlighted its unsung heroes.
