The MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity represents a nationwide initiative where campuses across America join hands to serve and stand in solidarity with their communities, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coordinated annually by the Office of Student Life – Civic Engagement in conjunction with the MLK Week Executive Planning Committee, this event serves as a beacon of unity and service. This year, our anticipation reached new heights as we collaborated with 15 non-profit organizations in Greater Grand Rapids. Looking ahead to 2025, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with these invaluable community allies, championing Dr. King's dream. In the true spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., student volunteers will devote their time to meaningful projects, embodying his vision for a more unified and equitable society. Together, we are translating inspiration into action, harnessing MLK Day as a catalyst for positive change.

The Grand Valley State University MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity represents a nationwide initiative where campuses across America join hands to serve and stand in solidarity with their communities, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coordinated annually by the Office of Student Life – Civic Engagement in conjunction with the MLK Week Executive Planning Committee, this event serves as a beacon of unity and service. This year, our anticipation reached new heights as we collaborated with 15 non-profit organizations in Greater Grand Rapids. Looking ahead to 2025, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with these invaluable community allies, championing Dr. King's dream. In the true spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., student volunteers will devote their time to meaningful projects, embodying his vision for a more unified and equitable society. Together, we are translating inspiration into action, harnessing MLK Day as a catalyst for positive change.

Each year during MLK Unity Week, we celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing by having a Unity Writing campaign sponsored by the Chief Diversity Officer and the Center of Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion at Duquesne University. Students, Faculty and Staff, have the opportunity write down what unity means to them and we place each sign on the designated Unity Wall outside of the Center and we keep everything posted until the end of Black History Month (February 28, 2024).

This is a support group for African American children in my community . To empower , uplift and educate them on the history which belongs to them

The Bridge Builder Initiative Tour was designed to expose Agriculture students from HBCUs to different farming experiences, primarily, Black farmers who own vineyards. Students learn the affects climate change has on various vineyards in different states other than southern states, and how they can apply their education knowledge to various crops. The Initiative also encourages students to aspire to become land owners and perhaps plant their own crops.

Thursday, January 18th throughout the Young Audiences Charter School YACS in Louisiana network. We will engage in a Collective Breath for Racial Healing – during morning announcements we will guide our students at each YACS campus in a collective breath.

Join the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for a discussion on race and how it impacts everyone! This will be in honor of the National Day of Racial Healing!

A self-care workshop focusing on Historically Excluded and Racially Oppressed (HERO) Graduate Students with Dr. Diandra Prescod.

Soil & Soul invites teens and adults to a special session of Sunday Mindfulness Club. See how inner resources and mental models fueled the Civil Rights Revolution, including stillness, movement, and song. Enjoy light bites after the activity.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024- 5 to 7 pm. Lowell Campus, Federal Building, Assembly Room Please let us know you will be attending in person by registering here. MCC is joining efforts with Suffolk University to host a hybrid event to connect, build relationships and bridge divides featuring a fireside chat with Actor, Director and Playwright Jacqueline Parker, moderated by Felicia Wiltz. The National Day of Racial Healing is a special day to acknowledge the values we share, build trust in each other, form genuine connections and inspire collective action that furthers #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. You can visit https://dayofracialhealing.org/ to learn more about opportunities to advance racial healing and racial equity in our community.