All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated.
Monday, January 15, 2018
8:00 a.m. | 23rd Annual MLK Youth Rally & March | Nebraska Union Ballroom, UNL City Campus
This annual event, sponsored by LPS, begins with the pre-rally and "Empowerment" program at the Nebraska Union. It will continue with the unifying march through downtown Lincoln and culminate with the "Call to Action" program at the Nebraska State Capitol.
7:00 p.m. | MLK Community Worship | Mount Zion Baptist Church
Join Reverend Dr. Michael Combs for Mount Zion's annual community worship in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mount Zion Baptist Church is located at 3301 N. 56th Street in Lincoln.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
12:00 p.m. | Dish it Up! | OASIS Student Lounge, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, UNL City Campus
Facilitated by the Afrikan People's Union
6:30 p.m. | Film Screening | Nebraska Union Auditorium, UNL City Campus
As part of their Indie Lens Pop-Up series, Nebraska Educational Television will present the Oscar-nominated 2016 documentary I Am Not Your Negro. Discussion to follow, moderated by Dr. Patrick Jones.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
6:30 p.m. | MLK Keynote Speech: Theo E.J. Wilson | Nebraska Union Auditorium, UNL City Campus
In addition, the Chancellor's Fulfilling the Dream Awards will be presented to this year's recipients.
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Thursday, January 18, 2018
6:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion | Nebraska Union Auditorium, UNL City Campus
African Americans in Higher Education
Hosted by Black Graduate Student Association.
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Friday, January 19, 2018
6:30 p.m. | MLK Banquet | Nebraska Union Ballroom, UNL City Campus
Afrikan People's Union annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet. Tickets are $10 for UNL students and $15 for non-students. Contact jcmorris14@cox.net for more information.