2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Dr. King inspired legions of individuals and a nation to believe in personal, social, and global change. He showed the world the unstoppable power of his dream for racial equality, diversity, and love. Perhaps most important, Dr. King taught us that everyone can make a difference, and every day is a chance to do so. IU is proud to provide testimony to the ideals of Dr. King through programs, workshops, and other efforts that exemplify the humane causes espoused by this great civil rights leader.

Find MLK day events

Volunteer

Inspiring Leadership

IU Bloomington will celebrate with a leadership breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2020. The breakfast, sponsored by IU's Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President and IU’s Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, will also honor individuals and organizations. Among these are students, faculty, staff, and community members who will receive the Building Bridges Awards for how their selfless contributions have emulated King’s ideas.

Building Bridges Nomination

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

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Review

2018 Leadership Breakfast keynote speaker W. Kamau Bell posing with students.

Audience members at the 2018 Leadership Breakfast.

Vice Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel speaking at the 2018 Leadership Breakfast.

2018 Leadership Breakfast keynote speaker W. Kamau Bell speaking with student leaders.

The African American Choral Ensemble performing at the 2018 Leadership Breakfast.

2018 Leadership Breakfast keynote speaker W. Kamau Bell.

Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs; Dean, The University Graduate School; and Johnson Chair for Diversity and Leadership James C. Wimbush with faculty and students at the 2018 MLK Celebrations

Director of the Neal-Marshall Black Cultural Center Monica Johnson speaking at the 2018 Unity Summit

Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated at the 2018 Unity Summit

Associate Director of the Groups Scholars Program Samuel Young with students at the 2018 Unity Summit

Vice Provost for Educational Inclusion and Diversity John Nieto-Phillips with 2018 Building Bridges winners and committee members

Tamika Catchings speaking with attendees during at athletics luncheon meet and greet. — Tamika Catchings speaks with attendees at the Sunday athletic lunheon.

Tamika Catchings poses with group of students at book signing event. — Tamika Catchings poses with attendees at the book signing.

Tamika Catchings speaking with students — Tamika Catchings speaks with student book signing attendees.

Audience members at the 2019 Leadership Breakfast.

Student receives papers at table during IUnity Summit — Student at 2019 IUnity Summit.

A male and female having a conversation during IUnity Summit — Students at 2019 IUnity Summit.

James C. Wimbush standing at podium speaking to audience during IUnity Summit — Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs; Dean, The University Graduate School; and Johnson Chair for Diversity and Leadership James C. Wimbush speaks at 2019 IUnity Summit.

The 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Breakfast brought together a diverse group of individuals from across the IU Bloomington campus and community to celebrate the late civil rights leader’s remarkable legacy. As the breakfast’s keynote speaker, former WNBA player, philanthropist, author, and small business owner Tamika Catchings brought attendees to their feet with her captivating story of overcoming adversity and pursuing her dreams. Attendees were equally inspired by the winners of the Building Bridges Awards, whose words and deeds reflect Dr. King’s legacy, during their recognition at the breakfast.

2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Inspiring Leadership

The Power of One

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Review

2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration​ social media channels

2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration social media channels