Join us January 14-17, 2022

Join members of the university and local community as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an extended weekend of events including the academic programs conference, performances, scholarships, awards, a keynote address, and more.

The 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is sponsored by Verizon.

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Schedule of Events

Learn more about what we have planned for our 2022 MLK Celebration (Jan. 14-17, 2022).  

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Keynote Speaker

Justin Hansford - Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University, to give keynote address.
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Scholarships and Awards

Learn about award and scholarship opportunities.
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Academic Programs Conference

See the Day 1 and the Day 2 academic conference schedule.