Schedule of Events - MLK Celebration 2023

Friday, January 13, 2023

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Kickoff
100 Strong Hall
9:45-11:15 a.m.
Members of the University community will perform pieces reflecting on this year’s theme, “Remembering the Dream.” Members of the EMU Forensics team will be speaking. Light refreshments will be served.

Louise Engohang - Sophomore
Diontae Threats - Freshman
Cedrick Charles - Junior
Campus/Community Conversation
EMU Student Center, 310 A, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Panel Discussion: Individuals from the community will discuss the examine the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s "I Have a Dream Speech.”
Panelists:
Victoria Burton-Harris, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Rod Wallace, Director of Upward Bound
Ariel Seay-Howard, PhD Candidate and Professor at North Carolina State University
Kadiatou Kaba, Regal member of Upward Bound
Cedrick Charles, Vice President of Student Government

MLK Movie and Discussion
Student Center Auditorium
2-5:30 p.m.
Following the movie, "Till," there will be a discussion and light refreshments in the Intersection.

MLK Academic Programs Conference Day 1
Virtual - Registration Required
2-5:00 p.m.
Selected academic programs will be offered that support the MLK Celebration theme, “Remembering the Dream.” These academic sessions explore, analyze, or inform our understanding of Dr. King’s legacy. Sessions will be live on the Zoom platform and require advanced registration. The registration link will be available on this page.

MLK Academic Programs Conference Day 2
In-Person at EMU Student Center
10-11:00 a.m.
Selected academic programs will be offered that support the MLK Celebration theme, “Remembering the Dream.” These academic sessions explore, analyze, or inform our understanding of Dr. King’s legacy. Sessions will be held in person in the EMU Student Center. The registration link will be available on this page.
MLK President’s Luncheon and Keynote Address
Student Center Ballroom (Live Streamed)
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The 37th Annual MLK President’s Luncheon will take place on MLK Day in the Student Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. with lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. Our distinguished speaker is Dr. Sampson Davis.