The Florida State community will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting a week of events across campus Jan. 15-19.
MLK Week aims to bring the FSU and Tallahassee communities together to reflect on the past and support one another to create social justice and advocate for the civil rights of all. This year’s theme, “Moving Forward,” is based on King’s encouragement of people to move forward in pursuit of their dreams even when obstacles appear.
The week of events includes:
MONDAY, JAN. 15
Day of Service with Engage TLH
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Various locations, meet at the Dunlap Student Success Center, Room 2201
Students will engage in a day of community service throughout the Tallahassee area in honor of Dr. King’s legacy and commitment to serving our communities. Student volunteers can sign up for engagement opportunities via the Engage TLH portal and meals will be provided by the Office of Student Agencies and Institutes.
The Journey to Justice
6-8 p.m.
Champions Club West Ballroom, Third Floor
Join the FSU community in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, hear from community leaders, including the Reverend Dr. R. B. Holmes, and be the first to learn about our new Reverend Doctor C.K. Steele Lecture Series. This event is free and open to the public.
TUESDAY, JAN. 16
MLK Awards and Golden Torch Lecture Series
7 p.m.
Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
The Golden Torch Lecture Series, Student Engagement’s Office of Student Agencies and Institutes and the MLK Committee present actor and advocate Da’Vinchi and CNN anchor and correspondent Sara Sidner for an intergenerational conversation on how MLK’s Dream has impacted their lives and how as a world community we continue to “Move Forward” and live the dream. This event is free and open to the public.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
Film Screening and Discussion with Fred and Doby Flowers
6-8 p.m.
Askew Student Life Cinema
This event begins with a special evening screening of the “Justice Sunday” segment exploring the Civil Rights Movement in Florida. Filmed on FSU’s campus, the documentary features FSU alumni Mr. Fred Flowers and Ms. Doby Flowers, along with Pastor R.B. Holmes of the historic Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, as they talk about their involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Following the screening, there will be a fireside chat moderated by Mr. Ted Ellis, the inaugural director of FSU’s Civil Rights Institute. This event is free and open to the public.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19
Coffee Hour with The Center for Global Engagement
5-6:30 p.m.
The Globe Building
The FSU community is invited for coffee, tea and hot chocolate to learn more about the student agencies, class councils and how to get involved. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit mlk.fsu.edu.