Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Commemoration
MLK Commemoration
Judge Jerry Blackwell to Deliver 2025 MLK Commemoration Keynote Address
Judge Jerry Blackwell, a member of the prosecution team that won a murder conviction for the killing of George Floyd, will deliver the keynote talk at Duke University’s annual MLK Commemoration on Sunday, January 19, at 3 p.m.
The theme of this year’s event, which is free and open to the public, is Hope Powered by Community: Protecting King’s Dream through Determination and Unity.
Read more at Duke Today.
2025 MLK Day of Service
Duke University invites all community members to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year by participating in acts of community service to honor Dr. King’s legacy. With various opportunities available both on campus and within the local community, this is a wonderful time to choose an activity that resonates most with you.
LeVelle Moton Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us on Wednesday, January 22, as we honor the life of Dr. King and celebrate the recipients of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award.
The ceremony will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Registration for this event is closed but the community is invited to view the livestream during and after the event.
Calendar
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
Sun, January 19, 2025 03:00 PM – Sun, January 19, 2025 04:00 PM None.
Past MLK Commemoration Addresses
Watch past events on our website.
Download audio of past MLK commemoration addresses via iTunes.