Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Multicultural Programs

Our purpose is to reflect together on the vision and Christian ministry of Dr. King for the purpose of encouraging and cultivating a deeper commitment to be God’s agents of justice, peace and reconciliation.

Sponsored by: Intercultural Office – Multicultural Student Programs, Agape Center, College Ministries, Multicultural Council, Murray Library, Office of Diversity Affairs, Learning Technology Services, Dining Services, Student Activities Board, and Student Government Association.

Murray Library Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement Display January 7-31, 2020John Lewis. Diane Nash. James Meredith. These college students and many more were instrumental in propelling the Civil Rights movement forward, however, most of us don’t know their names, let alone their powerful stories. Join us as we celebrate these history makers in a library display that will highlight their groundbreaking achievements. Come into the library and head down the hall to the left to check it out from January 7-31.

I AM A MANExperience, I AM A MAN, a virtual reality (VR) experience by Derek Ham of the historic events of the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Location: Murray Library

Monday, January 20, 2020MLK DAY OF SERVICEServe with the Harrisburg community.8:30am-1:00pm Sign up: Messiah.edu/agape

Tuesday, January 21, 2020COMMON CHAPEL featuring guest speaker, Dr. Minnijean Brown TrickeyWorship led by Messiah College’s UVP Gospel Choir. 10:30am–11:30am Brubaker Auditorium

EVENING CHAPEL featuring guest speaker, Dr. Minnijean Brown Trickey joined by Mrs. Spirit Tawfiq.7:00pm – 8:00pm Hostetter ChapelDr. Minnijean Brown Trickey is one of the nine African American students who collectively resisted opposition to the desegregation of Central High School (Little Rock, Arkansas) in 1957. Dr. Brown Trickey, a lifelong activist, is the recipient of numerous awards including the NAACP Spingarn Medal and the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian award.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020Trivia Night Have fun with your friends at our 1st MLK week Trivia Night. Start forming your teams now for a chance to win bragging rights and prizes! There will be 4 rounds of trivia questions about people who influenced Black American History and famous Civil Rights leaders today, music (then and now) and pop culture. 7:00pm - 8:30pm Larsen Student Union

Thursday, January 23, 2020Featured Lottie Lunch Menu of MLK Favorites11:00am - 2:00pm Lottie Nelson Dining Hall

Joining the FightJoin us for a facilitated discussion on social justice fatigue, where we will try to answer questions like- “How do we find balance between being active in social justice work and maintaining a healthy life style?” and “What does it look like to take action?”6:00pm - 9:00pm Boyer 131

Friday, January 24, 2020SAB Lost Films featuring Harriet6:00pm & 9:00pm Parmer Cinema, Boyer Hall

Saturday, January 25, 2020SAB Lost Films featuring Harriet3:00pm, 6:00pm & 9:00pm Parmer Cinema, Boyer Hall

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Commemoration2020

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.