2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in review

Indiana University’s 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was an amazing day on—not off—of rewarding service learning experiences, inclusive activities, and inspiring speakers that galvanized the IU community. Each campus had a unique, comprehensive slate of events for students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community to take part in and honor Dr. King’s living legacy.

Learn more about IU Bloomington's 2017 MLK Celebration

Missed the Leadership Breakfast?

You can watch an archived webcast of keynote speaker John Quiñones.

Know someone who deserves recognition?

Nominations for the 2018 Building Bridges Awards are now open.

THE POWER OF ONE

The lasting impact of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. clearly illustrates how one individual can positively affect change. King’s inspirational words and actions left a legacy that IU students, faculty, staff, and the Bloomington community have honored for nearly 20 years.

Read The Power of One stories

Leadership Breakfast keynote speaker John Quiñones.

The City of Bloomington's Martin Luther King Jr. Brithday Celebration keynote speaker Adam Foss, an advocate for criminal justice reform and former assistant district attorney in Boston.

Attendees intently listen to the speakers and presentations at the Leadership Breakfast.

Students of the African American Choral Ensembles sing along to the Unity Anthem "We Shall Overcome".

2017 Building Bridge Award recipients. Order from left to right: Mary Ann Tellas (community individual or organization category); Stanley Njuguna (undergraduate student category); Larry Gonzalez (staff category); Amrita Chakrabarti Myers (faculty category); Willy Palomo (professional or graduate student category).

Leadership Breakfast keynote speaker John Quiñones taking photos with students.

The 2017 IU Bloomington Leadership Breakfast brought together a diverse group of people to celebrate the theme of this year’s event’s theme, “The Power of One”—how one individual can spark positive change in the lives of others. At the breakfast, select members of the IU Bloomington community—students, faculty, staff, and community leaders—whose work and actions pay tribute to Dr. King’s values were honored with Building Bridges Awards for their courageous and compassionate contributions.