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.
- Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Kalamazoo National Day of Racial Healing 2021 Celebration, 5 to 7:30 p.m., commemorates the 5th annual National Day of Racial Healing with a livestream from the Kalamazoo State Theatre, featuring community voices and local artists. Register here. For accommodations and more information, contact Emily Olivares.
Thursday, January 21 –
- Community Read of “From Here to Equality” by William A. Darity and A. Kristen Mullen, 4 to 6 p.m., includes a virtual community discussion led by Jacob Pinney-Johnson. The first 20 participants who sign up will receive a free copy of the book. Register here. For accommodations and more information, contact Emily Olivares.
Wednesday, January 27 –
- MLK High School Social Justice Workshops, beginning at noon, are for Kalamazoo Public Schools’ students and include an exploration of activism and the fight for social justice from the time of Martin Luther King Jr. to present-day displays of advocacy by members from the community ranging to athletes and musicians. A link will be distributed directly to students through KPS. For accommodations and more information, contact Lauren Carney.
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