As we prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Indiana University is proud to offer a virtual toolkit to help community members educate, learn, and grow throughout the year. You can find activities to promote reflection on Dr. King's life and legacy, family-friendly experiences, A Day On, Not A Day Off service opportunities, and conference tools to include social media badges, Zoom backgrounds, and more.
And before you finish eating breakfast in the morning, you’ve depended on more than half the world.
Martin Luther King Jr., 1967 “Christmas Sermon on Peace”
Orange, written by IU Alumn, Derrick Slack is a children's book about diversity, inclusion, the power of words, identity, positive self-esteem, and getting help when times are difficult. As the author reads Orange, we learn that everyone has a special place.
Listen to the author read the story
"We Shall Overcome" is a gospel protest song and a unity anthem of the Civil Rights Movement in the United State. As you sing along, consider how you will use your voice to help create a more just world for all.
Watch African American Choral Ensemble
"I have a Dream" is one of the defining speeches of the 20th century. After reading Dr. King's dream for our world, reflect on your dreams and share on social media using #IUMLK.
Read the speech
While the digitized quad tapes offer interesting snapshots of broadcast television from the prior century, perhaps no recording holds as much lasting cultural and historical significance as the 1962 episode of Washington Conversation featuring an interview with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn moreActivities for the whole family!
Coloring sheet for kids and kids at heart. Share your pictures with us on social using #IUMLK!
Take a picture of your coloring sheets or MLK-themed Zine and share on your favorite social media platform using #IUMLK.
Beginning in 1994, Congress designated the third Monday in January every year as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This National Day of Service is set aside to encourage all Americans to participate in volunteering to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and to help make a difference in their communities.
Here are just a few ideas to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.
To learn about opportunities in your community, visit your local city official websites and IU CORPS.
Are you interested in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by sharing how his legacy has inspired you? Please share a 60-second video or short written reflection answering questions such as: What does Dr. King’s legacy mean to you? What do equality and protest mean to you? What have you learned from the recent social and racial unrest? Why is it important to continue Dr. King’s legacy?
Share your videos on social media by sending a direct message to one of the OVPDEI social media pages or post on your platform and use the hashtag #IUMLK. Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
MLK Gifs are available on Instagram stories by searching in the GIFs tag for IUMLK or Indiana University MLK.
MLK Day Social Media Tools
Visit our social media pages to access Instagram Gifs and connect to others using #IUMLK.
Change your profile pic for the day!