MLK Week and Keynote 2019

Kennesaw State University celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. each year during the university's annual MLK Week series. Information about MLK Week 2020 will be announced later this year; the 2019 MLK Week calendar can be found below. 

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  Date/Time
  Program Title/ Location
  Description
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  Thursday, January 17th

  Noon -1:30pm

  This program is full

  **We are no longer accepting RSVPs for this event**

  Dr. King Legacy Luncheon

  Kennesaw Campus Convocation Center

  Join us as we kick off MLK Week with an opening luncheon and keynote address honoring Dr. King. Keynote address delivered by Ms. Mary Frances Early, the first African-American graduate from UGA. 
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  Monday, January 21st 

  1 - 4:00pm

  RSVP Here 

  MLK March & Rally in Atlanta

  Peachtree St.and Ellis St. Atlanta, GA

  All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are invited to join the KSU Black Alumni Society in the annual MLK March in Atlanta. Wear your KSU gear or Black and Gold!  Start at Ellis Street and end at the MLK Memorial. 
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  Saturday, January 19th 

  8am - 12:30pm

  RSVP Here

  MLK Day of Impact: Community Service Project - Various Volunteer sites in Metro Atlanta

  Off-campus location.  Transportation will be provided. 

  KSU students can choose to volunteer at 1 of 3 volunteer sites  
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  Tuesday, January 22nd 

  Noon - 1:30pm

  RSVP Here

  Six Voices Celebrating Dr. King Reflection

  Kennesaw Campus University Rooms A&B

  Six KSU community members from different backgrounds reflect on Dr. King's legacy.
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  Tuesday, January 22nd 

  5 - 8:00pm

   

  MLK Movie & Discussion: Marvel's "Black Panther"

  Marietta Campus Ballrooms A&B

  A screening and discussion of  Marvel's "Black Panther" followed by moderated audience discussion.  
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  Wednesday, January 23rd 

  Noon - 2:00pm

  Coretta Scott King Paint & Sip

  Kennesaw Campus University Rooms B

  Learn more about the philanthropic efforts of Mrs. Coretta Scott-King while painting and enjoying mock-tails.  
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  Wednesday, January 23rd 

  5 - 8:00pm

  MLK Movie & Discussion: Marvel's "Black Panther"

  Kennesaw Campus University Rooms C

  A screening and discussion of Marvel's "Black Panther" followed by moderated audience discussion.  
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  Thursday, January 24th

  6 - 8:00pm 

  "Living the Dream" Poetry Slam

  Kennesaw Campus University Rooms A 

  A campus-wide social consciousness night of riveting poetry and spoken-word. Live jazz band and refreshments!
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Please contact Brandon Jackson at bjacks27@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-4518 with any questions, comments, or concerns.