MLK Celebration Week 2023 at Lake Michigan College will kick off on Saturday, January 14. LMC Dean of Diversity Cam Herth tells us the theme this year is Keep Moving Forward, inspired by King’s speech, “Keep Moving from This Mountain.” Things begin on the 14th with the MLK Choral Festival and continue with a panel discussion, “Seriousness of Reparation – Crimes Against Humanity.”
“There will be panel discussions taking place on Sunday the 15th and that will be hosted by the African American History and Literature Gallery,” Herth said.
Monday will bring the return of the MLK Celebration and Community Breakfast at the Grand Upton Hall and the announcement of the Spirit of MLK Spotlight recipients. An MLK Community Expo will be held right after the breakfast to showcase what people can do in their community
“We wanted to have something that would give us an opportunity to immediately move into action, where the community could see and take advantage of the resources and the benefits of the resources and contribute to the resources.”
The rest of MLK Week will feature events each day, including the United Way of Southwest Michigan 10-day Equity Challenge, volunteer opportunities, panel discussions, and several story times all over Berrien County. Herth says the events are open to the public and you can find a schedule here.
