Ohio State honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with day of service, events
Virtual celebration of civil rights leader continues through January
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University will host and participate in a series of virtual events this month to celebrate the life and activism of Martin Luther King Jr.
The university is closed and no classes will be held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18. President Kristina M. Johnson encouraged the university community to participate in local events to support King’s legacy.
“I invite you to join fellow Buckeyes in honoring Dr. King’s legacy by participating in events and activities during a week-long program that will celebrate his legacy while incorporating the importance of activism in our society today,” she wrote this week in her university-wide message. “Dr. King’s example in contributing to the betterment of our democracy and our world is more important now than ever.”
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