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A variety of exciting and educational opportunities will be offered to the MSU Community in celebration of the legacy of Dr. King and historical events that took place in our nation and on our campus.
MLK questions can be directed to Audrey Bentley at 517-353-4563.
ADD YOUR EVENT: If your unit or department is planning an event for this year's celebration, please complete this form to be added to the compiled list of activities for this year. Details about events should be submitted as soon as possible in order to be included in event promotion.
The events line up for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration are below!
An inclusive campaign designed to fill a designated school districts libraries with books on topics of social justice and with characters representing diverse backgrounds. Books can be donated through the giving of a financial donation, direct purchase from a curated wish list, or by dropping them off in person.
Thank you to our District Partner: Grand Rapids Public Schools
You can be involved in several ways:
SHOP
DROP
DONATE
FREE | Kellogg Center, Big 10 Rooms | 5:30 – 7 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.)
On Thursday, Jan. 16, the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Unity Dinner will take place at the Kellogg Center Hotel & Conference Center.
FREE | at Beaumont Tower | 9 a.m.
The March is collaboratively hosted by the MSU Zeta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the MLK Student Committee within the MLK Commemorative Committee. All organizations are invited to participate in the March.
Individual March participants do not have to register.
MLK COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION 2025
Please join us for “MOVIE TALK NIGHT” during our MLK Commemorative Week.