African American Events

Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for JusticeMLK Keynote Memorial Lecture
January 19, 2026 | 10:00 to 11:30 am
Hill Auditorium
Join us for the 40th Annual Keynote Memorial Lecture featuring Donzaleigh Abernathy and Derrick Johnson

The event is free and open to the public. No registration is

• MLK Ceremonial Wreath Laying and March to Freedom:
• Eastern Michigan University’s MLK President’s Luncheon featuring Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary and senior advisor for President Biden - Join us for one of the year’s most illustrious gatherings, the MLK President’s Luncheon

Join us as we celebrate the life and lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a weekend of reflection, learning and inspiration. From January 17-19, experience three days of programs, performances and conversations that honor the enduring impact of his words and the profound mark his