MLK Day is January 18, but you can honor the Civil Rights icon’s legacy all week long with these events
By Perry Haselden
Featured image via reuther.wayne.edu
Monday, January 18th
A Tribute To The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King
16250 Northland Drive, Suite 102, Southfield
Until 6:00 pm
Photo via umojafinearts.com Join Umoja Fine Arts Gallery in Southfield as they pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with the unveiling of the Life, Legacy and Social Justice collection, featuring pieces by local artists including Pricilla Phifer and Marcel Stewart. The event is free to attend but registration is required.
Tuesday, January 19th
National Day of Healing from Racism
Wayne State University
10:00 am – 7:40 pm
In the spirit of MLK Jr., Wayne State University is hosting a series of virtual gatherings for their National Day of Healing from Racism event. The day’s agenda includes discussions like Healing the Effects of Racism and Trauma in the Genes; Brain and Body and a poetry showcase. Register here!
Wednesday, January 20th
Community Engaged Research Reflections On MLK’s Legacy (Virtual Event)
University of Michigan – Dearborn
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The University of Michigan–Dearborn has planned a week of events to celebrate the life and legacy of MLK Jr. On Wednesday, U-M Diversity Scholar Breanca Merritt will be leading a community engaged research event. More information about this event and the Zoom link to attend can be found on the UM-Dearborn website.
Thursday, January 21st
Chief Isaiah McKinnon: Policing From The Inside
Grand Valley State University
7:00 pm
Photo via www.gvsu.edu As a part of Grand Valley State University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Week, the college is hosting a free virtual discussion with Isaiah McKinnon, the former chief of police and deputy mayor of Detroit. You can RSVP for this event here!
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