2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 16 – January 27, 2024
As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, we are reminded that Dr. Martin Luther King’s sacrifice was an example to all. Despite the tense opposition he and other activists faced, his vision of bending the arc of justice in the right direction for historically marginalized groups was unbreakable. Even though the work is unfinished, his nonviolent approach to organizing and activism continues to be the blueprint for generations to achieve their goals and objectives. Join the James Farmer Multicultural Center as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The University of Mary Washington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Speaker: Tylik M. McMillan
Wednesday, January 24 | 7 p.m. | Chandler Ballroom C, Cedric Rucker University Center
Internationally recognized young civil rights activist and movement strategist Tylik McMillan is a native of Lawrenceville Virginia, by way of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and a proud HBCU graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Tylik works to educate lawmakers and stakeholders from the White House to corporate c-suites on the challenges and opportunities facing communities, by advocating for more resources and policies that help invest and advance economic and social equality.
Tylik helped organize the 2020 Commitment March on Washington and 2021 March On for Voting Rights which drew over hundreds of thousands to Washington D.C. which called for racial justice, police reform, voting rights protections, census participation and more. Within his work Tylik has commentated on MSNBC, BBC World News and others. He has been recognized by Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House as a prominent young voice to help lead our nation forward. In addition he has been recognized as a Bloomberg 50 One to Watch, featured by Good Morning America, CBS Morning News, Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, BBC, BET among other global, national, and local outlets. Tylik wishes to inspire other young people to get involved and make civic engagement the new norm, not the exception. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Speaking Truth to Power: Art and Performance Showcase
Friday, January 26 | 6 p.m. | The Underground, Lee Hall
Art, music, dance, and spoken word performances will honor Dr. King and others who have led the fight for human rights and social justice.
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Saturday, January 27 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Chandler Ballroom, Cedric Rucker University Center
Sign up to participate in the MLK Day of Service
Co-Sponsored by COAR
Join your fellow students to celebrate MLK Day of Service by registering here. This event honors Dr. King’s vision with service projects for Fredericksburg-area agencies. Refreshments will be provided. Sign up to participate in the Day of Service at bit.ly/mlkumw2024
For more information, contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at 540/654-1044 or umwjfmc@gmail.com. Please email us at umwjfmc@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding disability-related accommodations.