January is a month that celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is also a month to take time to reflect on racial healing. Consider attending these events compiled by Detroit Mercy’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
On the McNichols Campus
Monday, Jan.15
University Ministry & TENN: Ecological and Racial Justice Immersion Day
10-6 p.m.
Register here for Ecological and racial Justice Immersion Day
Tuesday, Jan. 16
National Day of Racial Healing: Discussion on Race and How It Impacts Everyone
McNichols Campus, Ballroom
12:30-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Prayer for Racial Healing
Peace Pole (located in front of the McNichols Library)
10-10:15 a.m.
If you are unable to make it to the prayer, please feel free to leave a prayer in the box provided at the Peace Pole. The box will be available all day.
Thursday, Jan. 18
Craft Break
McNichols Campus, Student Union 201
12-2 p.m.
In the city
Saturday, Jan. 13- 15
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Henry Ford Museum
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
More information at The Henry Ford website.
Monday, Jan. 15
21st Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally and March
St. Matthew’s and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church
8850 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Noon-3 p.m.
Register here for the march
Monday, Jan. 15
MLK Day Celebration
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit MI
10 a.m.-Noon
Tickets $40
Tickets and information for the celebration