Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy and the upcoming Black History Month, the Riverside Arts Center is presenting its fourth annual Black Artist Exhibit. This year's theme is "Embracing Unity through Art" and is made possible by the African American Cultural Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, the Palm Leaf Club, and by Ronnie and Gloria Peterson. Ronnie Peterson himself will talk about the exhibit in detail with Lee Van Roth.

Persistence and action. Colin Jackson reports those were among the main themes at Monday's Day of Celebration in Lansing to mark Martin Luther King Junior Day.

Hope requires action—that was the message put forth on Martin Luther King Day by former Biden Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. She was the keynote speaker at Eastern Michigan University’s annual MLK President’s Luncheon. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The University of Michigan is holding its 40th annual Martin Luther King Day Symposium today. This year’s theme is “Unbowed and Unbroken - The Enduring Struggle for Justice.” WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza commemorates his story and the enduring legacy of his civil rights work. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The national holiday is an annual reflection on how far we've come, where we stand along with progress that still needs to be made since Dr King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the National Mall in August of 1963. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Eastern Michigan University Chief Access and Opportunity Officer Dwight Hamilton, as we explore the meaning of this day and associated activities here at EMU.

WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the movie awards season and the new films and special screenings coming to the Ann Arbor area!

Dr. Mary Frances Berry says, regardless of who is President, the drive to protect and expand civil rights must always move forward. Dr. Berry was the featured speaker Monday at Eastern Michigan University’s annual Martin Luther King Day commemoration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Martin Luther King Day Symposium at University of Michigan is holding its 39th annual keynote memorial lecture. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

University of Michigan is educating a new generation to Martin Luther King’s legacy as part of their MLK Day Symposium today. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more information.