Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
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 |
| 1/19/2026 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Alpha Phi Alpha March & Panel of Campus Voices • Join the MLK March then hear campus voices honor Dr. King. |
Starting at Peddrew Yates and ending at the Black Cultural Center |
| 1/20/2026 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dream Wall at the BCC • Share your dreams for justice on the BCC Dream Wall. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 1/20/2026 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Film Screening & Discussion: I Am MLK Jr. • Watch I Am MLK Jr., then join a student-led discussion on Dr. King’s impact today. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 1/20-23/2026 | 12-3 p.m. daily | Pop-Up Book Shop: Civil Rights & the Dream Lives On • Discover books on justice movements—available in the BCC from the Newman Library. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 1/21/2026 | 6-8 p.m. | MLK Week Open Mic & Speech Competition • Spoken word, poetry, and speeches exploring justice and hope with prizes for the winners. |
Owens Ballroom |
| 1/22/2026 | 6-8 p.m. | CCC Fashion Show • Hit the runway—show your culture and heritage, or vibe with music. |
Commonwealth Ballroom |
| 1/23/2026 | 6-8 p.m. | Gospel Karaoke Night: Songs of the Dream • Celebrate MLK Week through gospel music and karaoke. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 1/24/2026 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Community Service in Gainsboro: Heart Apples for Homeless Youth • Join a Roanoke service day addressing youth hunger, homelessness and community care. |
Roanoke, VA |