Calendar of Events

Courageous Leadership and an Unwavering Commitment to Civil Rights, Equity, and Social Justice

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.

graphic of MLK with the theme for 2024

Add your event for 2025

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. 

 

2025 Events

The line-up of events for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration are below! 

 

Events Happening All Week

  • Stuff the Library Book Drive

    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 

    • Amazon Wishlist and mail books to the donation collection point address saved under MSU MLK Committee with the Amazon Wishlist. Books will be dispersed to local schools and organizations.
    • Or shop a Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) owned bookstore or local book store like bookshop.org, liberationstationbookstore.com, or locally owned Black book store, Socialite Society, located in the Lansing Mall. The Amazon list can still be referenced, or you can choose a book of your liking that fits the theme! 

    DROP

    • In the mail – from BIPOC or local bookstores to: 
      WorkLife Office, C/O MLK Stuff Library, 479 West Circle Drive Linton Hall, Suite 116, East Lansing, MI 48824 
    • In person – new books you wish to donate at the MSU WorkLife Office. Contact Dan DiMaggio (dimaggi2@msu.edu) with any questions.

    DONATE 

Thursday, Jan. 16 

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Unity Dinner

    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 Hotel & Conference Center.

Friday, Jan. 17

Monday, Jan. 20

  • MLK Commemorative March

    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.

Tuesday, Jan. 21 

  • Movie Talk Night

    MLK COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION 2025

    Please join us for “MOVIE TALK NIGHT” during our MLK Commemorative Week.

     

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration