Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week

"A Day On, not a Day Off" is how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week is celebrated at Central Michigan University.

Annually, the third week in January kicks off the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with a week of activities organized by the Multicultural Academic Student Services.

Most events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

MLK March

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Calendar of Events
Print a copy of the flyer.

"Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 17, 2022
CommUNITY Peace Service, Day of Service to follow
9:30am
Finch Fieldhouse
* Due to COVID, there will be no food served this year.

Monday, January 17, 2022
CommUNITY Peace March and Vigil
3:00pm
Bovee UC
Pick-Up at Each Residential Area

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Movie: Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise: Part II
6:00pm
Bovee UC Auditorium 302

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Keynote Speaker: Philonise Floyd
6:00pm
Webex Code: 2624 581 4259
Password: 4xXr6PXp2sz

Thursday, January 20, 2022
A Mile in Our Shoes: Tunnel of Oppression
4:00pm
Bovee UC Rotunda
Pre-Register on Engage Central

Friday, January 21, 2022
Charity Basketball Game
6pm
Student Activity Center