37th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

Celebrating Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Join us for the 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration featuring Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. as the keynote speaker. The theme for this year's event is "Race and Democracy"

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There is no charge to participate.

When: January 16, 2023, at 6:00 pm

Where: Fountain Street Church

About Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.

Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. is one of the country's most prominent scholars. The James S. McDonnell distinguished university professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University, Glaude is an author, political commentator, public intellectual, and passionate educator who examines the complex dynamics of the American experience.

His writings, including "Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul," "In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America," and the most recent, "Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for our Own," take a wide look at Black communities, the difficulties of race in the United States and the challenges the country faces as a democracy.

Celebration and Silent March

Join us as we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Richard Pappas will kick things off with opening remarks, followed by reflections from keynote speaker Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., New York Times Bestselling Author and Chair of Princeton's Department of African American Studies. We will also recognize the winners of the annual MLK Day essay contest and will conclude the celebration with a silent march.

When: January 17th, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Where: Auditorium at the Lettinga Campus and live streamed

Service opportunity: Blanket making from 3-5 pm in the Sneden Meeting Rooms. Fleece blankets will be donated to a local nonprofit.

To learn more about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., visit Davenport's Library Guide.