Events for 2025
MLK’s World House: Refugees and Migrants in the Time of Climate Crisis
Join the WMU Climate Change Working Group on Thursday, Jan 16, at 2 p.m. at the Lee Honors College for a panel discussion to explore Dr. King’s "World House" global vision, reframe migration through the lens of climate justice, and discuss how to support local refugees and immigrants.
MLK Day Teach-in, "MLK's Blueprint for Justice"
NOTE: The Teach-in event has been relocated from the WMU Student Center to Room 1910 of Sangren Hall.
Sponsored by the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, the free event includes three sessions that will run Monday, Jan. 20, from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the WMU Student Center Ballroom. View the livestream
"The Power of Nonviolence: Lasting Change through Peace" with Bakari Sellers
Political commentator and author Bakari Sellers, will speak at a free and open event on Monday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in Miller Auditorium
Sellers entered Morehouse College at just 16 years old and became the youngest legislator in South Carolina history at age 22. Throughout his career, he has fought for diversity, equity and inclusion, while also using his platform to amplify important voices through his podcast, “The Bakari Sellers Podcast.”
In addition to his work as a CNN analyst and in his role at the Strom Law Firm, he is a two-time New York Times best-selling author. His works include a memoir, “My Vanishing Country,” and his children's book, “Who Are Your People?”
Sellers offers valuable insights on today’s pressing social issues through his podcast, “The Bakari Sellers Podcast,” which airs twice a week on Ringer Podcast Network
This event is held in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Lewis Walker Institute , Intercollegiate Athletics and Office of the President.
Lewis Walker Institute Though Leaders Book Talk Circle
A limited number of books are available for pick up at Room 1221 of Trimpe before the virtual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. Join the discussion
Humanizing Pedagogy: Practical Strategies for Educators
The Lewis Walker Institute is joining the Office of Faculty Development on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 1:30 p.m for an engaging online session exploring humanizing pedagogy. As part of WMU's MLK celebration, Dr. Bianca Nightengale-Lee and Dr. Hyunjin Jinna Kim will connect Dr. King’s educational vision to practical strategies for fostering equity and engagement in higher education. Participants are encouraged to read a short article co-authored by Dr. Kim prior to the session. Register for the session
Lewis Walker Institute and Athletics kick back
Meet to socialize on Friday, Jan. 24, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Dabney & Co, cocktail and bar lounge, 344 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo. Registered guests get 15% off. Reserve your table
