Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week 2024
Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Thriving Communities: The Legacy of MLK’s Beloved Community
Join us as we commemorate the life and legacy of a true leader and visionary, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for a week of reflection, education, and community engagement. Explore in-person events, discussions, and activities that highlight the principles Dr. King championed throughout his life.
Our theme for this year is centered on Dr. King’s quote, “Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.”
The concept of the Beloved Community continues to inspire social justice movements and community-building efforts. It serves as a guiding principle for those working towards a more equitable, inclusive, and compassionate world.
In summary, the Beloved Community is a vision of a society rooted in love, justice, and equality—a vision that Martin Luther King Jr. believed could be achieved through nonviolent activism and a commitment to building a better, more harmonious world for all.
MLK Day of Service Events
Make a difference in your community by participating in service projects and volunteer opportunities or by simply spreading the message of love, equality, and compassion. To volunteer for an MLK Day of Service event/activity click the following link: https://forms.gle/povR1nAbbs1h9jb26
MLK VCU Keynote Celebration Livestream
In celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., join us for a special event at the Institute for Contemporary Art. The livestream will begin at 5:00 pm. To view the event live, please click the following link: https://youtube.com/live/