Jan
25
5:00 PM17:00

Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture and Conversation Program

  • Morehouse College - Bank of America Auditorium, Shirley Massey Executive Conference Center (map)
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Speaker: Dr. Derrick P. Alridge, Philip J. Gibson Professor of Education; Director, Center for Race and Public Education in the South

Topic: Schooling the Movement: The Activism of Southern Black Educators from Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Era

Location: Bank of America Auditorium, Shirley Massey Executive Conference Center

Contact: Dr. Vicki Crawford, Director, Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection

kingcollection@morehouse.edu

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Jan
25
11:00 AM11:00

Martin Luther King Jr. Crown Forum II

  • Morehouse College - Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel (map)
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Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar ’91, Professor of History; Founding Director for the Study of Popular Music, University of Connecticut

Topic: King’s Mecca: How Atlanta Shaped Martin Luther King Jr.’s Philosophy and Worldview

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Contact: Rev. Terry Walker, kingchapel@morehouse.edu

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Jan
23
7:00 PM19:00

Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival - Film Screening and Conversation

  • Morehouse College - Bank of America Auditorium, Shirley Massey Executive Conference Center (map)
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The Right to Read

Join NAACP activist, teacher, and alumnus Kareem Weaver ’94 for an encore screening of The Right to Read, his important documentary sharing the stories of two American families fighting to provide children with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. Post-discussion to immediately follow.

Location: Bank of America Auditorium, Shirley Massey Executive Conference Center

Contact: Ms. Kara Walker, Executive Director, Morehouse College Human Rights Film

Festival, kara. walker@morehouse.edu

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Jan
16
6:00 PM18:00

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - The Poet

  • Morehouse College - Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel (map)
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Through poetry, music, and visual images, we celebrate the 95th birthday of Morehouse College alumnus and global leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘48

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Contact: Dr. Corrie Claiborne, corrie.claiborne@morehouse.edu or

Dr. Michael Simanga, michael.simanga@morehouse.edu

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Jan
15
8:00 AM08:00

MLK Day 5k - Drum Run

  • First Baptist Church of Doraville (map)
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Gathering the diverse groups in our beloved community to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in the spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood with fellowship and fitness.

This 5K walk/run will take place entirely on New Peachtree Road. The FLAT & FAST out & back USATF certified race course and Peachtree Road Race qualifier will have a 3.1 mile drumline all along the race course. This 5K will have a vibe like no race ever run. The party starts at 8am.

This is a unique event that allows participants to register their school PTA, Church or other organization to receive proceeds from MLKDAY5K.

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Jan
15
8:00 AM08:00

AmeriCorps MLK Day of Service

Join us this MLK Day as we come together to build a Beloved Community through unity, service, and transformation. Let's honor Dr. King's legacy by working toward a more just and equitable society, where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of their race, ability, religion, or background. By participating in service projects, we can bridge divides, heal wounds, and create lasting change that will benefit our communities for years to come.

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Jan
13
6:00 PM18:00

The King Center presents the 2024 Beloved Community Awards

The Beloved Community Awards is one of the marquee events of The King Center’s week-long annual King holiday experience. The awards recognize national and international individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in leadership, pursuit of social justice, and commitment to creating the Beloved Community in the tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King.

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Jan
10
to Jan 11

Beloved Community Global Summit

Humanity is dynamic, with the capacity to live together in just, humane, equitable and peaceful ways far more than we are currently demonstrating. The 2024 Beloved Community Global Summit will challenge those who join across the globe to explore that capacity, and to think higher, love deeper, and commit to the multi-faceted work of creating the Beloved Community. This year, the challenge will be lifted in conjunction with exploring the 2024 King Holiday Observance theme, It Starts with Me: Shifting the Cultural Climate Through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence.

The 2024 Summit will include panel discussions, interviews, 10–15-minute Summit talks, and innovative video presentations, all focused on examining and arriving at solutions about how we can shift the cultural climate in various areas of society. Guest influencers, artists, civic leaders, activists, and concerned global community members will discuss and share action steps for shifting individually and internally, collectively and civically, and relationally and restoratively.

Registration for both days is required to receive supplementary materials and fully participate in the Summit.

For questions, please contact Andrus Washington, awashington@thekingcenter.org.

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Jan
10
9:00 AM09:00

Beloved Community Virtual Youth Book Reading and Puppetry Presentation

During this inspirational and exciting reading of Linzy Binzy: Around the World with Friends, young readers will join Linzy Binzy as she travels Around the World with Friends. In this first adventure, Loving the Skin We’re In, children explore Linzy Binzy’s world of “Let’s Pretend,” and they meet all of her beautiful friends for the first time.

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Jan
16
5:00 PM17:00

Brookhaven MLK Day Dinner & Celebration

Brookhaven’s seventh annual MLK Day Dinner and Celebration returns Monday, Jan. 16, at 5 p.m. to Lynwood Recreation Center, its original location after taking place outdoors in the Brookhaven MARTA station parking lot for the past two years due to the pandemic.

The event takes place in the Lynwood Community Center, once the site of the segregated Lynwood Schools, whose students bravely integrated into the DeKalb School System in 1968.

“I am excited that this wonderful event is returning to its original home this year – historic Lynwood Schools, now the Lynwood Recreation Center,” said District 1 City Councilwoman Linley Jones. “I invite the public to join us for a family-friendly inspirational and educational evening.”

The event will include dinner, giveaways, live performances, and guest speakers to be announced soon.

Tickets to the event are $10 each and can be purchased at Lynwood Recreation Center, 3360 Osborne Road, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., or by calling 404-637-0542.

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Jan
16
12:00 PM12:00

UES Annual MLK PARADE 2023 Gwinnett County

  • The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (map)
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The United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Inc. will host the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 16th 2023 in Lawrenceville, GA.

The parade will commence at:

The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center
75 Langley Dr,
Lawrenceville GA 30046

Also we are thankful for the partnerships and sponsors uniting with us for the 2023 celebration and past years.

The United Ebony Society’s goal is to reach out to the community and make this an inclusive event which truly symbolizes the vision of Dr. King. We look forward to your presence as well as your participation. Please bring your signs/banners representing your organizations or groups.

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