MLK Symposium
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January 13, 2020
Medical professor to discuss diversity in dermatology
Nada Elbuluk, dermatologist and University of Southern California assistant professor of dermatology, will discuss the history of diversity of dermatology and the current national landscape.
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January 13, 2020
Artist to discuss his works inspired by the public square
Artist Cullen Washington Jr. will discuss his most recent collection of abstract paintings was inspired by the “agora,” or the public gathering spaces in ancient Greece that gave birth to democracy.
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January 13, 2020
Student-led teach-in will explore issues of racism, oppression
University of Michigan students are invited to explore issues around racism during a unique workshop, led by their peers, as part of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium. The Anti-Racism Teach-In, organized by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, will take place at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 in Room 3000 of the Michigan… -
December 17, 2019
Political activist Angela Davis to keynote MLK Symposium
Activist, educator and author Angela Davis will deliver the 33rd annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium keynote memorial lecture Jan. 20.
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October 29, 2019
2020 MLK Symposium’s theme is ‘The (Mis) Education of US’
To commemorate the legacy of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the 2020 MLK Symposium will focus on the complexities associated with diversity and highlighting the diversity within marginalized communities.
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January 21, 2019
MLK Symposium speakers explore resistance, unraveling injustice
Julia Putnam and Tim Wise discussed ways to resist oppressive systems, the misremembering of American history, and how education can help unravel injustice at the 2019 MLK Symposium keynote.
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January 14, 2019
‘Past Tense’ performance to explore justice and violence
“Past Tense” will use poetry, videos and music to serve as a meditation and response to violence against African Americans at the hands of law enforcement and others in authority.
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January 14, 2019
Department of Dance presents annual concert, ‘Complex Rhythms’
The Department of Dance will present the annual ‘Complex Rhythms’ dance concert in the Power Center for the Performing Arts. Performances run from Feb. 7 through Feb. 10.
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January 14, 2019
Julie J. Park to discuss Harvard affirmative action lawsuit
Julie J. Park, a University of Maryland, College Park associate professor, will discuss a recent Harvard University affirmative action case and how Asian Americans fit into the debate about race-conscious college admissions.
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January 14, 2019
Trotter Center to host grandson of labor leader César Chávez
In his directorial debut, “Hailing César,” the grandson of César Chávez embarks on a journey to better understand his grandfather’s legacy. The film will be presented by the Trotter Multicultural Center and followed by a moderated discussion with Edwardo Chávez.
