Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration
Sunday, January 19, 2025
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This event will highlight the academic achievement of local area high school students in announcing this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship recipients. Featured Keynote Speaker: Rev Dr. Claude Shelby, Pastor Emeritus of Salem Baptist Church, Champaign, IL.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Access to college not only enhances the eventual earning prospects of incarcerated individuals. At their best, higher education in prison programs create loving, supportive, brave spaces within these violent environments. This talk explores the potential for creating education-based beloved communities within prisons.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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The MLK Champions recognition program will celebrate the MLK legacy by recognizing the power of community action to honor local partners, students, faculty, and staff who have dedicated their talents to enhancing the movement of justice, equity, and dignity. Keynote: Ashley Etienne, senior advisor to Presidents Obama and Biden, Vice President Harris and Speaker Pelosi.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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During half time there will be an acknowledgement of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy towards civil rights.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Please join the campus community for a discussion titled, “Rectifying "et al." History: The Women of Brown Project,” where Donna will discuss Oliver Brown, et al. vs. Board of Education of Topeka and the twelve female plaintiffs in the 1954 Supreme Court case.
Friday, February 7, 2025
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During this “Immersive Simulated Experience,” participants will navigate the challenges of limited resources and heightened stress. The simulation encourages individuals to perceive poverty from various perspectives and fosters discussions on the potential for personal and community-driven change.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Perspectives Unveiled: Participants will engage in a reflective dialogue following the Immersive Simulated Experience, providing a space to share their thoughts and feelings. In this forward-looking dialogue, participants will collaboratively explore potential avenues for change within themselves and their local communities.