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.
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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
3 p.m.
John Lewis Student Center
Atlantic Theater
As part of Georgia Tech’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, the 13th Annual MLK Lecture will be held on January 17, featuring a well-known speaker and activist.
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.
More details to follow.
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