MLK Program

The workshop is intended as a brainstorming session for teachers who are both experienced and new to teaching about this important subject, and a chance to share best practices

For this month’s open mic the three finalists for the Campus Civic Poet Award have been invited to be featured readers. The CCP Award is offered by the English Department in partnership with the MLK Program and recognizes a student’s commitment to poetry and civic engagement. The English Department open mic meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. All are invited to read and/or share work.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service on January 16, 2023 is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. 

Do your part and donate to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Drive on January 16 from noon-6:00 p.m. All food donations collected during the drive will be split between the Community Action Center and the Cougar Food Pantry. The food drive is made possible by the Center for Civic Engagement in celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service.

Spokane NAACP President Kiantha Duncan will deliver a talk on racial healing and politics in honor of Martin Luther Kings legacy.