Planned Events
UM-Dearborn is planning a week of events to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
To commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., UM-Dearborn and Henry Ford College will host programs and events dedicated to honoring the memory of this great American Icon.
Annual MLK Day of Service
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Volunteers from across campus and the surrounding community will come together on Monday, January 16, to lend a helping hand and inspire long lasting and positive change throughout the Metro Detroit area. Volunteers will work remotely or in person to support Detroit-area community agencies in fulfilling their valuable missions.
MLK Keynote Address: From MLK to Affirmative Action: Continuing the Fight Against Racism and Systemic Oppression
1 - 2:30 p.m.
As we annually celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we do so this year in the context of a ban on affirmative action and recent attacks on its successor (diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI). Some even argue that Dr. King would be opposed to these interventions. David Luke argues that affirmative action and DEI are outgrowths of the Civil Rights Movement and consistent with the desires of Dr. King; while they are not perfect nor are they sufficient, they are tools consistent with Dr. King's fight against racism and systemic oppression.
Film screening information to come
Peace Rally
Due to the arctic temperatures and an overabundance of caution, we will not be doing the rally portion of the Peace Rally. Instead we will meet at HFC with the program beginning around 12:20 p.m./12:30 p.m.
Updated Event Program:
11 - 11:45 a.m. Sign Making and gathering in 1227 RUC
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Transition to HFC (Building L)
12:20 - 1 p.m. Program and Speeches to begin
Parking; Lot 12, next to building L, will be available for parking. This is a link to HFC's Campus Map.