Calendar of Events


Location: Miller Center Forum Room

While issues such as the economy and immigration shaped the 2024 presidential campaign, the politics of race and gender, among other factors, also played a substantial role.


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Location: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

Join us for a meaningful gathering at the National Day of Racial Healing Luncheon, presented by UVA Health Office of Diversity & Community Engagement.


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Location: 1515 University Avenue

Join us for "What Would Dr. King Say?" an interactive conversation with poet Kevin Powell on the messages of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life then and now.


Location: Pavilion VII (The Colonnade Club)

Join us at Pavilion VII (Colonnade Club) for an engaging discussion with Professor Bertrall Ross on the impact of the Voting Rights Act. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, discuss, and advocate for the future of voting rights in our communities.


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Location: The Rotunda

We are excited to invite you to the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. University of Virginia Health System Awards!


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Location: Livestream in Saunders Hall Classroom 50 and Virtual

Join us for the latest entry in Darden’s Leadership Unscripted Series.


Location: Irving Theater, 225 W. Water Street, Charlottesville

Hosted by Prolyfyck Run Creww, the UVA Equity Center, Black Girls Hike RVA, and the UVA Office for Sustainability, this free event features a keynote by Alison Mariella Désir, author of Running While Black, and a panel with Black Girls Hike RVA and Prolyfyck Run Creww.


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Location: Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church

This year's MLK Celebration service will feature the theme “Legacy Remembering the Past Trailblazing the Future.”

Sponsored by Mount Zion First African Baptist Church


Location: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville

Join us for a special screening of the movie Selma, presented by The Descendants of Enslaved Communities at UVA.


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