Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Earlier this month, Western Michigan University (WMU) announced that it would host a series of virtual events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., both leading up to and continuing past Martin Luther King. Jr. Day.
There are still events that will be available for participation through January 27.
The schedule of remaining virtual events, provided to WKZO by WMU, can be viewed below:
Tuesday, January 19 –
TRHT Kalamazoo: National Day of Racial Healing Opening Reception, 4 to 5 p.m., invites participants to virtually mix and mingle with community members and share stories of resistance healing from the unprecedented year of 2020. Register here. For accommodations and more information, contact Emily Olivares.
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In this 1960 file photo, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta. Following the publication of âAn Appeal for Human Rightsâ on March 9, 1960, students at Atlantaâs historically black colleges waged a non-violent campaign of boycotts and sit-ins protesting segregation at restaurants, theaters, parks and government buildings.
AP File Photo
By Tribune Staff Report
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Tuesday, Western Michigan University (WMU) announced that it will be holding a series of virtual events and readings for Martin Luther King Jr. Day beginning this week.
The virtual event series will begin on Thursday, January 7, continue through MLK Day on Monday, January 18, and later throughout the month.
WMU officials say this year’s theme is “None of Us is Free Until All of Us Are Free.” Other sponsors of the series include the Bronson Healthcare System, the city of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Public Schools and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
A full list of events can be viewed below:
Events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. will be held virtually by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion this year due to COVID-19, according to a press release from Western Michigan University.
The events will begin Jan. 7 and will last throughout the month with a virtual convocation Jan. 18.
The theme for this yearâs events is âNone of Us is Free Until All of Us Are Free.â
The events are as follows:
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Thursday, Jan. 7, 4-5:30 p.m.
   TRutH Talk: Racial Healing is a virtual discussion about the racial healing work that has been transpiring in the Kalamazoo community, what Racial Healing Circles and Virtual Healing Experiences are and how the community can participate in the 5th annual National Day of Racial Healing. Register here.