2025

Close-up photo of a bright yellow scarf seen draped over a shoulder next to microbraids. The scarf reads Martin Luther King Jr Day Denison.
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Out of chaos into community
Denison’s MLK celebrations unite campus and community.
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2024

Timothy Carpenter on stage inside Swasey chapel with singers behind him
Denison Magazine
Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion
The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Tewoflos Tewoldeberhan ’25 and Thomas Coffey ’25, both wearing ties, lead the march from Slayter Hall to Mitchell Center.
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Marchers celebrate life and legacy of MLK
Our tribute to the civil rights leader includes speakers, musical performances, workshops, and service projects.
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2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023 Celebration
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A look back at Denison’s 2023 MLK celebrations
Denison celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with two days of special events
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2022

Vanderbilt University Professor Victor Anderson
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Denison celebrates MLK Day 2022
In Denison tradition, we dedicated our day to the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Vanderbilt University Professor Victor Anderson
Announcements & Updates
Denison MLK celebrations welcome keynote Vanderbilt University Professor Victor Anderson
MLK keynote speaker explores King’s question: “How shall we live?” amid the polarization of our postmodern era.
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2021

Danielle Allen
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2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations
The 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. events at Denison celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.
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2020

Denison's MLK celebrations to feature Dierdre Cooper Owens
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Denison's MLK Celebrations to Feature Dierdre Cooper Owens
Award-winning author Deirdre Cooper Owens to deliver Denison MLK keynote "Why We Can't Wait: Reckoning with Race and Health Inequalities”
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Deirdre Cooper Owens
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2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations
The 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. events at Denison celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.
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2019

Lectures & Discussions
Truth as Resistance: Unleashing Our Power
Black Student Union dinner and discussion "Truth as Resistance: Unleashing Our Power."
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Mary Frances Berry
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2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations
The 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. events at Denison celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.
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