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SUMMARY:Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane: Miles Davis and John Coltrane at 100
DESCRIPTION:The year 1926 saw the birth of two towering figures who reshaped the landscape of modern music: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. In this limited tour\, two of today’s most visionary musicians come together to honor their legacies in a concert that is more than just a centennial tribute\, but a living\, breathing continuation of their spirit. Davis and Coltrane came of age in a segregated America\, using their artistry to demand the dignity and “personhood” that Dr. King fought for in the streets. This performance by Ravi Coltrane and Terence Blanchard is a centennial tribute to two architects of social justice. \nTerence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane: Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centennial
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/terence-blanchard-and-ravi-coltrane-miles-davis-and-john-coltrane-at-100/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N. University\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMS":MAILTO:lilymich@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T170000
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SUMMARY:Bridging Intergenerational Social Justice Wisdom Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Bridging Intergenerational Social Justice Wisdom Panel is a great chance for students to learn more about career possibilities within social justice fields. We will have amazing IGR alumnx panelists share their stories and experiences on how social justice has been applicable to them throughout their career paths\, and a mix and mingle session for students and alumnx to connect more directly. 
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/bridging-intergenerational-social-justice-wisdom-panel-2/
LOCATION:1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Program on Intergroup Relations":MAILTO:vshivaku@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T193000
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UID:7403-1770492600-1770498000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Duke in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of rhythm and soul as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, led by the iconic trumpeter and cultural ambassador Wynton Marsalis\, brings their unparalleled mastery to Hill Auditorium. Duke Ellington found deep inspiration in Africa\, travelling with his orchestra to Dakar\, Senegal in 1966 to perform at the first World Festival of Negro Arts. This trip led him to compose several of his most iconic works\, including Afro-Bossa\, Liberian Suite\, and the Grammy Award-winning Togo Brava Suite. Co-music-directed by JLCO saxophonists Chris Lewis and Alexa Tarantino\, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis celebrates these compositions and the spirit of Duke’s historic trip\, nearly 60 years later.\nBy performing suites like Togo Brava and Liberian Suite\, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis honors a moment when the African American struggle for equality joined hands with the African continent’s struggle for independence. \nLink: https://ums.org/performance/jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-with-wynton-marsalis-2026/
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-with-wynton-marsalis-duke-in-africa/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N. University\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMS":MAILTO:lilymich@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T210000
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SUMMARY:Wynton Marsalis Symphony No. 4 "The Jungle"
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA\nJAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS\nKENNETH KIESLER\, conductor \nWynton Marsalis and his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will be joined by orchestral musicians from the U-M School of Music\, Theatre & Dance for a performance of Marsalis’s Symphony No. 4 (“The Jungle”)\, inspired by the excitement and chaos of New York City. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously stated that “the record of history is the record of the struggle between the forces of good and evil.” In his later years\, King’s mission moved into the “jungles” of America’s great cities—from Chicago to New York—where he confronted the “paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty.” Wynton Marsalis’s Symphony No. 4\, “The Jungle\,” is a musical investigation of this very paradox. \nLink: https://ums.org/performance/wynton-marsalis-symphony-no-4/
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/wynton-marsalis-symphony-no-4-the-jungle/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N. University\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMS":MAILTO:umstix@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T173000
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UID:6791-1770312600-1770318000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Rick Lowe: In Spite Of
DESCRIPTION:Rick Lowe is an American artist who pairs paintings\, drawings\, and installations with collaborative\, community-based projects developed in the tradition of Joseph Beuys’s concept of “social sculpture.” Working closely with individuals and communities\, he has identified many ways to harness creativity to address concerns around equity and justice. Beginning with his co-founding of Project Row Houses (1993–2008) in Houston’s Third Ward and continuing through other initiatives across the United States and internationally\, Lowe aims to catalyze sustainable change to promote understanding\, equity\, and justice. In this presentation\, Lowe will discuss the collaborative work undertaken over the last two years with students and researchers at the University of Michigan resulting in a public art project and exhibition Black Wall Street Journey opening at UMMA and the Institute for Social Research in August 2026.  \nPresented in partnership with the Penny Stamps Speaker Series\, the Institute for Social Research\, the Arts Initiative\, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art as part of the 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium. \nSpecial thanks to the Institute for Social Research\, Arts Initiative\, Political Science Professor Dr. Christian Davenport\, Professor of Art Nicole Marroquin\, independent curator Abigail Winograd\, and the dozens of students who have participated in Rick Lowe’s residency and contributed to the upcoming exhibition.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/rick-lowe-in-spite-of/
LOCATION:Michigan Theater\, 603 E. Liberty St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMMA":MAILTO:lherbert@umich.edu
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SUMMARY:Wynton Marsalis in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Ford School Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes and Wynton Marsalis in a public conversation reflecting on America at 250\, the role of music in our culture and society\, and how artists advance civil rights and social justice. The discussion highlights music’s power to amplify marginalized voices\, inspire collective action\, and shape a more just future.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/wynton-marsalis-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Rackham Auditorium\, 915 E Washington St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMS":MAILTO:lilymich@umich.edu
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UID:7356-1769716800-1769718600@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band
DESCRIPTION:For hundreds of years\, songs have been the vessels for stories\, lessons\, and prayers for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. One of the newest additions to this world is the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band\, which presented its very first concert in 2022\, focusing on reimagined traditional melodies made famous by Indigenous jazz musicians from the past\, like singer Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and saxophonist Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke)\, as well as new works that push the genre forward. \nLed by the celebrated vocalist Julia Keefe (Nez Perce)\, this 16-piece ensemble of Native musicians highlights an often overlooked but rich history of Indigenous bands that existed on reservations across the country in the early 20th century\, and it both deepens and challenges our understanding of the “uniquely American” art form known as jazz. The group brings charisma\, passion\, and purpose to every performance\, shining a spotlight on the vibrant tradition of Indigenous improvised music. \nDr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said\, “Jazz speaks for life. The Blues tell the story of life’s difficulties… and if you think for a moment\, you will realize that they take the hardest realities of life and put them into music\, only to come out with some new hope or sense of triumph.” \nThe Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band embodies this spirit of triumph and social justice. For too long\, the contributions of Native musicians to the American “Civil Rights” landscape have been sidelined
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/julia-keefe-indigenous-big-band/
LOCATION:Michigan Theater\, 603 E. Liberty St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMS":MAILTO:lilymich@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260105T221647Z
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UID:7216-1769601600-1769607000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Forging a Path Together and Building Our Collective Destiny
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Ross Dean’s Office and the Ross Office of Community\, Culture\, and Belonging are honored to welcome Steve Pemberton as this year’s keynote for the Michigan Ross 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event on January 28th at 12:00pm in Tauber Colloquium (Ross Building 6th Floor).  This year’s event will center on our theme: “Forging a Path Together and Building Our Collective Destiny.” Pemberton\, a celebrated advocate and author of A Chance in the World\, has dedicated his life’s work to navigating the complexities of identity and resilience while championing the power of shared humanity. His presentation (with Q&A) will challenge us to disrupt the status quo and move toward a future where our interconnectedness is our greatest strength.  Lunch provided.  RSVP here
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/forging-a-path-together-and-building-our-collective-destiny/
LOCATION:Tauber Colloquium (Ross Building 6th Floor)\, 701 Tappan St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48843\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Ross Office of Community%2C Culture%2C and Belonging":MAILTO:belongingatross@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260126T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260126T190000
DTSTAMP:20251124T152654Z
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UID:6793-1769445000-1769454000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Center For Middle Eastern and North African Studies MLK Day Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Huwaida Arraf is a Palestinian American civil and human rights attorney\, activist\, and organizer whose work for more than two decades has focused on legal advocacy\, political education\, and grassroots mobilization for Palestinian freedom. In 2001\, she co-founded the International Solidarity Movement (ISM)\, a Palestinian-led movement for nonviolent resistance that has twice been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. She later helped establish one of the first accredited clinical legal education programs in the Arab world at Al-Quds University. Huwaida has long been a central figure in direct-action efforts to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza. As former chair of the Free Gaza Movement\, she led multiple sea missions to Gaza and helped organize the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla\, surviving Israel’s lethal attack on the flotilla in international waters. She currently serves as an organizer with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition\, coordinating ongoing civilian missions challenging the siege. Based in Detroit\, Huwaida practices civil rights law\, representing communities targeted by state violence and systemic discrimination. She sits on several organizational boards and continues to educate\, advocate\, and organize for Palestinian liberation and for greater Arab\, Muslim\, and youth engagement in U.S. political life.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/center-for-middle-eastern-and-north-african-studies-mlk-day-lecture/
LOCATION:1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies":MAILTO:cmenas@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T153000
DTSTAMP:20251218T204115Z
CREATED:20251218T204115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T204115Z
UID:7211-1769263200-1769268600@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Central Campus MLK Spirit Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Central Campus Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Awards program honors undergraduates\, graduate students\, and student groups on central campus who best exemplify the leadership and extraordinary vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nominees and awardees will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony\, which will highlight the various ways in which our students have worked to carry on the spirit of Dr. King. \nRSVP by Friday\, January 16\n(live-streaming option in RSVP)
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/central-campus-mlk-spirit-awards-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="U-M Central Campus Schools and Colleges":MAILTO:mlkspiritawards.centralcampus@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T113000
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UID:7311-1769162400-1769167800@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:A Legacy of Leaders and Best: Black Women's Decades of Achievement and Community in CSP's Summer Bridge Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special webinar celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Michigan’s Summer Bridge Program. Drawing on research spanning five decades of history\, resilience\, and leadership\, Dr. Janella Benson will share her exploration of Black women’s experiences in the program\, highlighting the relational\, emotional\, and academic support that shaped generations of leaders.\n\nThrough storytelling and reflection\, this session will highlight how Summer Bridge provided academic and emotional support\, cultivated community\, and leadership among Black women navigating higher education during pivotal sociopolitical moments—including the student activism of the 1970s and 1980s\, the infamous Supreme Court lawsuits and Proposition 2\, and ongoing challenges to equity and inclusion.\n\nWhether you are an alum\, educator\, student\, or community member\, this webinar celebrates the legacy and ongoing impact of the University of Michigan’s Comprehensive Studies Program Summer Bridge Program on Black women’s success\, belonging\, and lifelong achievement.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/a-legacy-of-leaders-and-best-black-womens-decades-of-achievement-and-community-in-csps-summer-bridge-program/
LOCATION:MI
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ORGANIZER;CN="LSA Comprehensive Studies Program":MAILTO:johnav@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260105T222218Z
CREATED:20260105T222218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T222218Z
UID:7258-1769104800-1769112000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Interfaith Photovoice: Discovering Human Connection through the Lens
DESCRIPTION:What if a set of photos could completely transform how you understand your purpose\, the experiences of others\, and the value of humanity? With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day\, Photovoice uses this powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between participants. In this 90-minute interactive session\, you’ll use photographs to reflect\, share your story\, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others. Whether you’re looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse perspectives\, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images. \nThis month’s theme dovetails with the theme of the MLK Symposium. Please bring 3-5 photos (printed or on your phone) that reflect one or both facets of the theme: “unbowed” and “unbroken.” Please arrive on time and plan to remain until the end of the session.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/interfaith-photovoice-discovering-human-connection-through-the-lens/
LOCATION:Michigan Union – The Pendleton Room\, 530 S. State St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T183000
DTSTAMP:20251209T160930Z
CREATED:20251209T160930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T160930Z
UID:7020-1769103000-1769106600@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:A Relay\, Not a Sprint: Intergenerational Perspectives on Environmental Justice & Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability’s Office of Community Impact and Engagement invites you to a meaningful fireside chat in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This intergenerational and interdisciplinary chat offers a unique opportunity to learn from inspiring changemakers at different milestones in their careers\, and to explore how previous generations have shaped the environmental justice movement\, the challenges and opportunities we face today\, and how we can commit to transforming our world into a just place for all.  \nFeatured Speakers \n\nNayomi Cawthorne (MS/MPH ’27)\, SEAS Office of Community Impact & Engagement graduate student staff assistant\, moderator\nDonna Givens Davidson\, president and CEO\, Eastside Community Network\nMadeline Miller (PhD ’25)\, founder and CEO\, NexTiles\nKarina Yang (BS ’26)\, U-M student in the Program in the Environment and Biology\, Health\, and Society\n\nReception to follow. In the spirit of sustainability\, please RSVP so that we can get an accurate food count.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/a-relay-not-a-sprint-intergenerational-perspectives-on-environmental-justice-resilience/
LOCATION:Rackham Amphitheatre\, 915 Washington Street\, 4th floor\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="U-M School for Environment and Sustainability Office of Community Impact and Engagement":MAILTO:seas-communications@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T140000
DTSTAMP:20251201T214418Z
CREATED:20251201T151241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T214418Z
UID:6831-1769083200-1769090400@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Social Justice Through a Disability Health Lens
DESCRIPTION:Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Rev. Dr. MLK Jr.    \nThis impactful event will include the premiere of a brief documentary series featuring personal interviews of American Americans living with disabilities and discussing their experiences in the healthcare system. Their narratives highlight the need to enhance accessibility and quality through individual and systemic change.   \nModerators and panelists will lead a discussion to address barriers\, recognize the valuable contributions of both providers and patients\, and collaboratively identify strategies to improve healthcare quality for people with disabilities. \nObjectives: \n\nThoughtfully examine the healthcare experiences of African Americans with disabilities. Foster an open\, engaging discussion that inspires curiosity\, highlights innovative approaches\, and nurtures self-awareness of the positive impact providers can have on disability health. \nCollaborate with clinicians and providers to co-create actionable strategies that promote inclusive practices and dismantle systemic barriers. Nurture a spirit of respect and engagement\, inspiring shared commitment to implement meaningful changes in clinical care. Together\, advance equity\, safety\, and respect for African Americans with disabilities. \n\nRegister Here: https://michmed.org/jVeWq \nASL translation and Zoom automated captions will be provided. Additional accommodations may be requested on the registration form. For questions\, please email Andy Brosius at abrosius@med.umich.edu.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/social-justice-through-a-disability-health-lens/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Disability Health and Wellness":MAILTO:UM-Disability-Health@med.umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260121T173000
DTSTAMP:20251201T144743Z
CREATED:20251201T144606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T144743Z
UID:6849-1769011200-1769016600@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Donia Human Rights Center Annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. Lecture | Still Struggling to Cross That Bridge: Connecting the US and African Civil Rights Movements
DESCRIPTION:Hala Al-Karib is the Regional Director of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) and is the Donia Human Rights Center’s inaugural Raoul Wallenberg Human Rights Practitioner Fellow.  In her lecture\, Ms. Al-Karib will reflect on her experiences advocating for human rights in the African context and how it mirrors the fight for civil rights in the United States.\n\nI grew up in the diminishing shadows of the African liberation movements. My childhood recollections were filled with long political debates among my parents\, their friends\, older cousins\, and uncles about memories of leaders like Biko of South Africa\, Senghor of Senegal\, Nkrumah of Ghana\, Nyerere of Tanzania\, Nasser of Egypt\, and Patrice Lumumba of the Congo.  Naturally\, this history has shaped my political consciousness.\nLater in my life\, I discovered that at the same time\, another liberation movement was unfolding across the Atlantic\, where young men and women of African descent were challenging a system that disregarded their humanity; they also vigorously strived for equality\, justice\, and human rights. In this conversation I am going to have with you\, I will seek to illustrate how the quest for liberation and decolonization in Africa parallels the civil rights movement in America; both movements are reflecting our extended struggle to cross over that bridge towards a peaceful and just society.\n\nThis is event is free and open to the public and is in-person only. For questions\, please reach out to umichhumanrights@umich.edu.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/donia-human-rights-center-annual-martin-luther-king-jr-lecture-still-struggling-to-cross-that-bridge-connecting-the-us-and-african-civil-rights-movements/
LOCATION:1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Donia Human Rights Center":MAILTO:umichhumanrights@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20251215T175250Z
CREATED:20251203T153104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T175250Z
UID:6938-1768932000-1768939200@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Food as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The third annual “Food as Resistance” event will kick off the 2026 Food Literacy for All course. Food has been entwined with resistance movements\, from lunch counter sit-ins and the Black Panther Breakfast Program of the US Civil Rights Movement to current organizing around sustainability and equitable food access for all. Join us for a Chef-led conversation on the role of food in movement building. A collaboration between Food Literacy for All and Michigan Dining\, the participating Michigan Dining chefs develop and personally serve small dishes that are significant to each chef’s culture and experience – and are connected to the themes of resistance and community care.  \nThe event is on Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026\, at the Michigan Union (530 S State Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109) in the Rogel Ballroom on the second floor. Reception begins at 6PM and the program begins at 6:30PM. The event will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing.  \nPanel Moderator: Chef Phil Jones \nPanelists: Josmine Evans\, Amanda Saab\, and Jermond Booze
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/food-as-resistance/
LOCATION:Michigan Union – Rogel Ballroom\, 530 S. State St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Dining":MAILTO:ewingam@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T180000
DTSTAMP:20251209T200319Z
CREATED:20251209T200101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T200319Z
UID:7046-1768926600-1768932000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Wallace House Presents a Conversation with Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:DEPORTATION NATION: Chronicling Our Current Chapter in a Long History of Exclusion\nThe Trump administration’s deportation campaign is having a profound impact on American institutions\, from local governments and businesses to churches and schools\, and has helped to cement immigration enforcement as one of the key civil rights issues of our time. But the system through which these mass deportations are being carried out has been in place for decades\, and many of the issues drawing headlines — from overcrowded detention centers\, to family separations\, and deportations without due process — are nothing new. \nIn this conversation\, Dickerson will debunk common misconceptions about how the American immigration system works and how it doesn’t. She will also discuss the United States’ complex history with immigrants\, which includes a deeply ingrained\, race-based fear that\, for centuries\, has been directed toward virtually every group of American immigrants\, fuelling moments of intense backlash like the one we are in now.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/wallace-house-presents-a-conversation-with-caitlin-dickerson-of-the-atlantic/
LOCATION:Rackham Amphitheatre\, 915 Washington Street\, 4th floor\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Wallace House Center for Journalists":MAILTO:wallacehouseevents@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260107T213505Z
CREATED:20260107T213505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T213505Z
UID:7425-1768845600-1768851000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:The Movement Made Us All: Historical Legacies of the Civil Rights Movement and the Current Moment
DESCRIPTION:As part of the University of Michigan’s MLK Symposium\, please join us for a conversation with journalist and sports commentator David Dennis Jr. and his father\, civil rights movement veteran David Dennis Sr. Authors of The Movement Made Us: A Father\, A Son and the Legacy of a Freedom Ride\, a moving memoir of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s\, Dennis Jr. and Sr. will discuss the political and personal legacies of the movement and its historical relevance for the challenges facing American society in the present. Matthew Countryman\, associate professor of Afroamerican Studies and History\, will serve as moderator for the event.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/the-movement-made-us-all-historical-legacies-of-the-civil-rights-movement-and-the-current-moment/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Museum of Art\, 525 S. State St.\, Ann Arbor\, M\, 48109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20251217T174423Z
CREATED:20251217T174423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T174423Z
UID:7129-1768838400-1768842000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Marjorie Lee Browne Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Professor John Urschel\nClass of 1956 Career Development Assistant Professor of Mathematics\nMassachusetts Institute of Technology\n \nTitle: Matrices\, Moments\, and Quadrature\nAbstract:  More than a hundred years ago\, Chebyshev posed the following problem: “Given the length\, weight\, position of mass centre and moment of inertia of a material straight line with an unknown density… find the narrowest possible limits for the weight of any segment of the line.” This is one of the earliest examples of a moment problem\, the task of obtaining information about a measure from some sequence of its moments. In this talk\, we will explore the classical moment problems of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how they laid the groundwork for the modern computational techniques in numerical analysis and numerical linear algebra.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/marjorie-lee-browne-colloquium/
LOCATION:1324 East Hall\, 530 Church Street\, Ann Arbor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20251215T174548Z
CREATED:20251215T171312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T174548Z
UID:7112-1768834800-1768838400@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:20th annual Michigan Community Scholars Program MLK Day Circle of Unity
DESCRIPTION:Join the Michigan Community Scholars Program and hundreds of University and community participants as we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his legacy of racial justice\, nonviolence\, and unity through song\, dance\, and spoken word. We will be joined by  local musician favorites\, Joe Reilly and Julie Beutel\, in addition to a variety of student performers.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/20th-annual-michigan-community-scholars-program-mlk-day-circle-of-unity/
LOCATION:LSA Building Atrium\, 500 S State St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="michigan community scholars program":MAILTO:mcsprogram@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260121T184820Z
CREATED:20260113T172032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T184820Z
UID:7521-1768831200-1768838400@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:The Leadership Equation: Solving for Democracy and Justice
DESCRIPTION:While leadership is often viewed through many lenses\, this seminar deconstructs this complex concept into the core elements identified by scholars. By understanding these fundamental variables\, participants will gain a clear\, actionable definition of what it truly means to lead in a modern context. This seminar proves that mastering these scholarly pillars is essential for anyone striving to foster a democratic and just society. Ultimately\, this session empowers attendees to apply the leadership formula as a tool to champion equity and social change in their own communities.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/the-leadership-equation-solving-for-democracy-and-justice/
LOCATION:Medical Science Building 2\, North Lecture Hall\, 1137 Catherine St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MM Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies":MAILTO:ogps.info@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260105T223446Z
CREATED:20260105T223239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T223446Z
UID:7348-1768831200-1768836600@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:MLK and Militarism: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:  \nMLK discussed the role of Militarism in American Culture during the 1960s. The question now at hand is have King’s views on Militarism remained the same for 2026?  Is Militarism as MLK defined it still as relevant today as the mid-1960’s? Members of Veterans For Peace will discuss how Militarism has changed in the past 60 years and the implication of this change.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/mlk-and-militarism-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Tappan Rm\, Michigan Union\, Mich Union\, ann arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Veterans For Peace 93":MAILTO:billshea@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T151000
DTSTAMP:20251209T201906Z
CREATED:20251209T200352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201906Z
UID:7064-1768831200-1768835400@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Brian Jones: Black History Is For Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Brian Jones\, senior director of reading and engagement at the New York Public Library\, talks about how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race\, nation\, and the stories we tell about who we are. Attend in person or via Zoom (link to come). \nIn his 2025 book “Black History Is for Everyone\,” Jones offers a meditation on the power of Black history\, using his own experiences as a lifelong learner and classroom teacher to question everything—from the radicalism of the American Revolution to the meaning of “race” and “nation.” With warmth and immersive storytelling\, Jones encourages us to delve deeper into our collective history\, explores how curiosity about our world is essential—and reminds us that with stakes so high\, the effort is worth it. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Brian Jones to campus as he challenges our assumptions and gives us glimpses of alternate futures. \nThis event is sponsored by U-M Library\, the Rackham Graduate School\, Michigan Housing\, the Bentley Historical Library\, and the School of Information as part of the annual U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/brian-jones-black-history-is-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Michigan Union – Rogel Ballroom\, 530 S. State St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library MLK Committee":MAILTO:jwourman@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260112T171710Z
CREATED:20260112T171710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T171710Z
UID:7499-1768829400-1768834800@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Resilience in Action: An Aero MLK Event
DESCRIPTION:Join BSA and the Aerospace community for a facilitated community dialogue on resilience highlighting exemplary members of our community\, an audience activity\, and delicious food! Stick around for a chance to win raffle prizes! 🎟️
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/resilience-in-action-an-aero-mlk-event/
LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building Atrium\, 2505 Hayward Street\, Ann Arbor\, M\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Students in Aerospace":MAILTO:bsaerospace@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260112T183129Z
CREATED:20251119T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T183129Z
UID:6672-1768827600-1768838400@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:36th Annual MLK Health Sciences Lecture: Health Equity\, Power Dynamics\, and the Future of Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan Health Sciences community presents the 36th Annual MLK Health Sciences Lecture: Health Equity\, Power Dynamics\, and the Future of Healthcare. This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Beverly Malone\, Chief Executive Officer of the National League for Nursing\, whose decades of leadership in nursing\, health policy\, and social justice continue to shape national conversations about equity in care delivery. Following the keynote\, there will be a moderated panel discussion exploring how structural power\, professional influence\, and community-centered approaches can transform the future of health systems. A reception will close the event\, offering space for reflection and connection.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/36th-annual-mlk-health-sciences-lecture-health-equity-power-dynamics-and-the-future-of-healthcare/
LOCATION:School of Nursing Building 2\, 426 N Ingalls\, Room 2000\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Health Science MLK Committee":MAILTO:jcrummey@med.umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260112T172436Z
CREATED:20260112T172436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T172436Z
UID:7510-1768824000-1768825800@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Unbowed\, Unbroken: A Lurie Carillon Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Carillon Guild at the University of Michigan presents: \nA Lurie Carillon concert of music by Black composers and songwriters across genre and period\, including Emmy-award-winning Jasmine Arielle Barnes’ In-Visibility (2024)\, Robert Slavit’s “Freedom is a Constant Struggle\,” arranged by Yvette Janine Jackson\, and Florence Price’s Adoration\, arranged by Tiffany Ng. Carillonists Adam Lenhart\, Sarah Penrose\, and Meghan Wysocki will perform as part of the Carillon Guild at the University of Michigan. \nVisitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/unbowed-unbroken-a-lurie-carillon-concert/
LOCATION:Lurie Tower\, 1230 Murfin Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260108T161600Z
CREATED:20260108T161600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161600Z
UID:7445-1768824000-1768825800@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Carillon Concert at Burton Tower: Brilliant Black Women
DESCRIPTION:Music by brilliant Black women composers and songwriters including Yvette Janine Jackson\, Jessie Montgomery\, Nina Simone\, and the University of Michigan’s own Emmy-award-winning Jasmine Arielle Barnes will be performed on the 53-bell Charles Baird Carillon in Burton Memorial Tower. These women\, unbowed and unbroken by systemic discrimination in the field of music\, lead their respective genres from radio opera to jazz. Faculty and staff performers include Tiffany Ng\, Jessi Grieser\, and Kentaro Toyama. \nWatch in person or via the livestream. If attending in person\, dress for the weather. The 10th-floor bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the carillon in Lurie Tower on North Campus.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/carillon-concert-at-burton-tower-brilliant-black-women/
LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower\, 230 N Ingalls St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Music%2C Theatre &amp%3B Dance":MAILTO:smtdtickets@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20251209T164941Z
CREATED:20251209T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164941Z
UID:7056-1768816800-1768831200@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:U-M Detroit Center - MLK Keynote Lecture Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr! This MLK Day\, the UMDC will be hosting a two-part event that you won’t want to miss.\n\n\nPart 1: Join us for the livestream of UM Ann Arbor’s 2026 MLK Symposium Keynote Memorial Lecture\, featuring two keynote speakers: Donzaleigh Abernathy (an American actress\, author\, and civil rights activist\, and the goddaughter of Dr. King) and Derrick Johnson (19th president and CEO\, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP]). \nPart 2: Continue the conversation live in the UMDC with our featured Detroiters\, Nancy Parker (Executive Director\, Detroit Justice Center) and Orlando Bailey (Executive Director\, Outlier Media)\, as they discuss the role of institutions of law and media in upholding freedom. \nLunch will be served.\nVirtual access will be provided. \n\nRSVP today!
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/u-m-detroit-center-mlk-symposium-watch-party/
LOCATION:UM Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave.\, Suite 150\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UM Detroit Center":MAILTO:detroitcenter@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T150000
DTSTAMP:20251219T065816Z
CREATED:20251202T183138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T065816Z
UID:6932-1768809600-1768834800@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:MLK Jr. Children and Youth Program at Marsal Family School of Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education’s Martin Luther King Jr. Children and Youth Program! This incredible event will be held in the University of Michigan’s School of Education Building at 610 East University Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children and youth in grades Pre-Kindergarten-12 to learn about\, engage with\, and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through fun and educational activities. \nThe MLK Jr. Children and Youth Program was started by Dr. Henry Meares in 1998. Throughout these memorable years\, this day has been filled with fun\, creativity\, dialogue\, and entertainment. Our events have included storytelling\, guided discussions and group projects\, skits\, rap poetry\, and various musical performances. The program is facilitated by capable adults\, many of whom are professional educators\, youth workers\, or students in the Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan who have experience working with children or who are preparing to become teachers. \nPlease note: We require a parent or guardian to attend with their pre-kindergarteners.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/mlk-jr-children-and-youth-program-at-marsal-family-school-of-education/
LOCATION:Marsal Family School of Education\, 610 E University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marsal Family School of Education":MAILTO:carrickc@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T180000
DTSTAMP:20251217T174105Z
CREATED:20251217T174105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T174105Z
UID:7147-1768494600-1768500000@oami.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Department of Romance Languages and Literatures Invited MLK\, Jr. Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Title: Afro-Brazilian Political Activism and Representation \nSpeaker: Ollie Johnson\, Professor\, Department of African American Studies\, Wayne State University \nAbstract: This lecture explores the question of Black political activism and racial representation in Brazilian politics.  In the last 40 years\, affirmative action\, racial inequality\, and racial discrimination have entered the national political agenda.  Black activists have long demanded specific policies to improve the social\, economic\, and political situation of Afro-Brazilians. The implementation of affirmative action policies in higher education has emphasized the significance of race\, class\, and social inclusion.  Black politicians and leaders are often the most committed defenders of affirmative action and pro-racial equality policies. This lecture will focus on leading Black activists and organizations and their demands for social change. Afro-Brazilians are dramatically underrepresented among Brazil’s political elite. \nThis presentation will also examine the degree to which Black elected and appointed officials prioritize Afro-Brazilians in their work.  Which political parties and states of the country have produced more Afro-Brazilian government officials?  Workers’ Party/PT presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rouseff have appointed more Black cabinet members than other presidents.  Despite advances in racial representation\, Afro-Brazilians remain in a fragile socio-economic and political situation.  Their concerns and welfare are not top priorities for Brazil’s most powerful and influential leaders. \nAttend in person in MLB 4314\, the RLL Commons.
URL:https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/department-of-romance-languages-and-literatures-invited-mlk-jr-lecture/
LOCATION:4314 MLB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Romance Languages and Literatures":MAILTO:nhenriks@umich.edu
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