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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration


The commemoration of the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Georgia Institute of Technology encompasses an ambitious slate of events organized by faculty, staff, and students. Our 2024 MLK celebrations will include various virtual and in-person educational programs and service opportunities to encourage active participation from the campus and nearby community.

As an academic institution dedicated to advancing a culture of inclusive excellence, we reflect upon the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. during our annual celebration. We recognize the ongoing global struggle for social justice, social courage, and the need for sustainable social change. We are pleased to honor King's legacy as we set the agenda for the next civil rights movement.

13th Annual MLK Lecture

Maya Wiley


Join us for the annual MLK Lecture featuring Maya Wiley, lawyer, professor, and civil rights activist. Given the social and political challenges that characterize our contemporary global communities, Maya will share her thoughts and ideas as to how we may achieve the ideals espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Beloved Community."

Learn More about Maya Wiley

The King Center

Download the MLK Celebration Calendar

Register for the 2024 Lecture

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2024 MLK Celebration Events


January 8-9, 2024

Nonviolence365: Be Love Training
The King Center
Virtual & In-Person

Visit: thekingcenter.org


January 8-12, 2024

MLK Bulletin Board Contest Display and Judging
GT Residence Halls

This residence hall-wide competition will be designed to give students an opportunity to research and then display information related to MLK through his life and his legacy. Winners will be displayed at the "Sunday" Supper and the Student Celebration. Judges will be from Housing and Residence Life Staff, MLK Celebration Student Leaders, and Select MLK Celebration Committee Members. Judging will occur on January 10, 2024.

Submit an entry at https://forms.office.com/r/2vQiyqF8bF 
Entries will be accepted from November 13 to December 15.

For questions, contact Chris Ruiz at cruiz8@gatech.edu


Wednesday, January 10, 2024

King Holiday Observance Kick-off Reception
5:30 p.m.
The King Center
Freedom Hall Atrium

The Kick-Off Reception is the opening event for the 2024 King Holiday Observance and is an invitation to the public to join us in celebrating and commemorating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All are invited to this gathering and celebration of the 2024 King Holiday Observance.

Visit: thekingcenter.org


January 10-11, 2024

Beloved Community Global Summit
10 a.m.
The King Center
Virtual & In-Person

The 2024 Summit will include panel discussions, interviews, 10–15-minute Summit talks, and innovative video presentations, all focused on examining and arriving at solutions about how we can shift the cultural climate in various areas of society. Guest influencers, artists, civic leaders, activists, and concerned global community members will discuss and share action steps for shifting individually and internally, collectively and civically, and relationally and restoratively.

Visit: thekingcenter.org


January 11-14, 2024

Georgia Tech Focus Program
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center

Focus is one of the nation’s premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education among the brightest, traditionally underrepresented minority students.

Visit: focus.gatech.edu 


Friday, January 12, 2024

Beloved Community Global Youth Summit
10 a.m.
Virtual & In-Person

The 2024 Beloved Community Global Youth Summit is a convening of emergent global youth leaders and activists who will explore how youth can engage Kingian Nonviolence to shift the cultural climate in art and entertainment, legislatively, on social media, in schools, concerning our environment, and in thinking and ideation.

The 2024 Youth Summit will include a panel discussion, performances, group exercises, 10–15-minute Summit talks, and innovative video presentations, all focused on examining and arriving at solutions about how we can shift the cultural climate with Kingian Nonviolence.

Visit: thekingcenter.org 


Friday, January 12, 2024

Beloved Community Teach-in

The purpose of the Beloved Community Teach-In is to educate K-12 students about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s legacies and to champion the completion of their unfinished work. Our goal is to establish an annual day of action and advocacy for creating the Beloved Community. The King Center has educators, trainers, lesson plans, and other resources for facilitating Teach-In discussions. In keeping with the theme, K-12 lesson plans for the 2024 Teach-In will reinforce the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need to not only be positive contributors to the creation of the Beloved Community but also to succeed in college, careers, and civic life.

Visit: thekingcenter.org 


Saturday, January 13, 2024

Beloved Community Awards
Pre-Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Awards Show: 7:30 p.m.
Afterglow: 9:45 p.m.

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Virtual & In-Person

Annually, The King Center in Atlanta leads the nation-wide observance of the national holiday commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the marquee programs of The King Center’s holiday experiences is the Beloved Community Awards (formerly The Salute to Greatness Awards). The Beloved Community Awards recognize national and international individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in leadership, pursue social justice, and who are helping to create the Beloved Community, as envisioned by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Visit: thekingcenter.org 


Monday, January 15, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
10 a.m.
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Virtual & In-Person

The culminating program for the week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy is the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service. This event will be live-streamed on Monday, January 15, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST on multiple platforms, including Facebook and thekingcenter.org, as well as televised on Fox 5 Atlanta.

Visit: thekingcenter.org 


Monday, January 15, 2024

MLK Day of Service
9 a.m.

During Georgia Tech’s annual MLK Day of Service, which honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., participants will serve in teams and participate in service projects with metro Atlanta community partners.

To learn more and to register, visit the Civic Engagement Engage page
Contact: Jayde Nelson at jnelson324@gatech.edu


Monday, January 15, 2024

MLK “Sunday” Supper: A Community Meal and Conversation
5:30 p.m.
John Lewis Student Center
Cypress Theater

The Georgia Tech community is invited to come together over a meal to discuss the 2024 MLK celebration events, King’s legacy, and more.

Contact: Sirocus Barnes at sirocus.barnes@ceismc.gatech.edu or Rayne Bozeman at rbozeman7@gatech.edu


Wednesday, January 17, 2024

13th Annual MLK Lecture featuring Maya Wiley
3 p.m.
John Lewis Student Center
Atlantic Theater

Join us for the annual MLK Lecture featuring Maya Wiley, lawyer, professor, and civil rights activist. Given the social and political challenges that characterize our contemporary global communities, Maya will share her thoughts and ideas as to how we may achieve the ideals espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Beloved Community."

Register at https://bit.ly/2024mlklecture


Wednesday, January 17, 2024

John Lewis: Good Trouble Movie Night and Discussion
6 p.m.
John Lewis Student Center
Atlantic Theater

The John Lewis Student Leadership Pathways is dedicated to cultivating visionary and ethical leaders who are empowered to inspire positive change in their communities and beyond. Pathway students and the Georgia Tech community are invited to engage in a discussion and the viewing of John Lewis's Movie Good Trouble.

Contact Mariah Liggins at mariah.liggins@gatech.edu


Thursday, January 18, 2024

14th Annual MLK Student Celebration
7 p.m.
Ferst Center for the Arts

This celebration will feature student speeches, cultural performances, and special tributes by student organizations. Reception to follow.

Register on GT Engage at https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9623566
For questions, contact Taylor Campbell at tcampbell66@gatech.edu

 

Please let the designated event sponsor know if you need reasonable accommodation to participate. TDD 404.894.1664