Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Third Monday of January
Observed on the third Monday of January each year, MLK Day honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy of service, leadership, and unity. This weeklong Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration offers reminders and reflections of his vision for America, and the movements and groundbreaking legislative reforms in the United States that his works and his message inspired.
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| 1/18/27 | 12–1 p.m. | MLK Day March Join Alpha Phi Alpha for a commemorative march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of leadership, service, and social change. | PY-BCC |
| 1/18/27 | 1–3 p.m. | From Legacy to Action: Building the Beloved Community Following the march, participate in a facilitated conversation exploring how we can build a more connected, supportive, and empowered Black community. | Black Cultural Center |
| 1/19/27 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | MLK Week Black History Game Night: Test Your Knowledge, Celebrate Our Culture Enjoy an evening of team-based trivia, games, food, and fellowship celebrating Black history, culture, music, and community. | Owens |
| 1/20/27 | 7–9 p.m. | NPHC 101 Learn about the history, traditions, organizations, and campus impact of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. | Owens |
| 1/21/27 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Civil Rights Book Pop-Up Explore books and resources highlighting the Civil Rights Movement, Black history, activism, social justice, and Dr. King’s legacy. | Black Cultural Center |
| 1/21/27 | 6–8:30 p.m. | MLK Week Film & Reflection Night Gather for a documentary screening focused on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, work, and enduring legacy, with snacks provided. | Black Cultural Center |
| 1/23/27 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | MLK Jr. Service-Learning Project Put Dr. King’s commitment to service and collective action into practice through a hands-on community service project. | Location TBD |