Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community
Sunday, January 18, 2026
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5:00 pmKrannert Center for the Performing ArtsAdvocacy for Social Justice and MLK Countywide Committees 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service of Celebration. Theme: Our Beloved Community: Recognizing Interconnected Struggles for Freedom, Justice, and Equity.
Monday, January 19, 2026
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8:30 - 11:00 amVineyard Church | 1500 N. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801Come join the Champaign and Urbana communities to celebrate the academic accomplishments of local high school students who are the 2026 Fulfilling the Dream: MLK Scholarship Recipients. At this event the scholarship recipients will share their goals for the future. Musical guest, Minister Noah I. Brown. The community breakfast will begin after the program.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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4:30 pmIllini Union, Room 314 AThe annual MLK Lecture is a thoughtful discussion about the teachings and perspectives of Dr. King
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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6:00 pmStudent Dining and Residential Programs Building (SDRP), Multi-Purpose Room 2025The MLK Champions Recognition program honors individuals and partners who embody the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through social action. The featured keynote for the evening will be Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee State Representative and nationally recognized community organizer whose leadership centers justice, equity, and community empowerment.
