2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday that is also designated by Congress as a national day of service – a “day on, not a day off.” Join CLIC and the Denison Community Association (DCA) to engage in meaningful service projects, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy and moving us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. Dr. King’s wife, Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatest birthday gift my husband could receive is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds celebrated the holiday by performing individual acts of kindness through service to others.”

We will have four different service project stations on Monday morning with instructions and our staff (or student leaders) providing support:
- Assembling hygiene kits for Newark Homeless Outreach and Buckeye Ranch
- Making blankets for Hospice of Central Ohio and Newark Youth Advocate Program
- Painting inspiration rocks for Together We Grow Gardens and campus
- Writing cards/notes for local nursing homes

The Licking County NAACP will be there sharing information and offering the opportunity to become an NAACP member.

Donuts and coffee will be provided to volunteers.

The annual MLK legacy march commemorates the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This two part event will start at the Slayter Flagpole and end at Mitchell Center for brunch, celebration, and community dialogue. RSVP required for the brunch.

Featured poet Dr. Wilson Okello: For more information on Dr. Okello please visit-- http://www.wilsonokello.com/aboutwilson/

An exhibition celebrating the photographic, journalism, and poetic work of Gordon Parks, Adger Cowans, and Eli Reed. Gordon Parks was a self-taught photographer, writer, composer, and filmmaker, known for his documentary photojournalism of the civil rights movement.

Whereas poetry is a medium for intimacy and presence, it is, too, an offering as writers/participants are invited to share their imaginings and dream otherwise. Facilitated by Dr. Wilson Okello, this workshop is an invitation to practice freedom by giving voice to our imagination. For more information on Dr. Okello: http://www.wilsonokello.com/aboutwilson/

Experience the journey towards freedom from slavery, segregation, and racism in three musical and theatrical vignettes. Led by Rev Timothy Carpenter, leaders of BSU and Tehillah, this group departs from the steps of Swasey Chapel. Experience limited to 25 registrants and has limited physical accessibility.

Throughout history art has been used to express our feelings and capture our thoughts. This dynamic workshop will combine the creative power of painting and social change. Art and activism color our world!

Whereas poetry is a medium for intimacy and presence, it is, too, an offering as writers/participants are invited to share their imaginings and dream otherwise. Facilitated by Dr. Wilson Okello, this workshop is an invitation to practice freedom by giving voice to our imagination. For more information on Dr. Okello: http://www.wilsonokello.com/aboutwilson/

Throughout history art has been used to express our feelings and capture our thoughts. This dynamic workshop will combine the creative power of painting and social change. Art and activism color our world!

Experience the journey towards freedom from slavery, segregation, and racism in three musical and theatrical vignettes. Led by Rev Timothy Carpenter, leaders of BSU and Tehillah, this group departs from the steps of Swasey Chapel. Experience limited to 25 registrants and has limited physical accessibility.

Enjoy spending time being present with others as we individually and collectively reflect on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his message and legacy, over hot beverages and other refreshments.

Sunday Morning Worship in the gospel tradition of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Rev. Tim Carpenter, Coordinator for Christian Life and Director of the Gospel Choir, will lead worship alongside student leaders as a way to remember the context of Rev. Martin Luther King’s work and ministry.