Martin Luther King, Jr. Events in Southern Indiana

Kristen Warning
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is one of celebration of his life and all he accomplished. The civil rights leader will be remembered across the country in various means. Here is a guide to Martin Luther King, Jr. events in the Southern Indiana area. Click on the links for complete information on each event.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon
January 17, 2011
11:00 a.m., Carter Hall
The keynote speaker will be Hill Harper, star of CSI: NY
Multicultural Center, University of Southern Indiana
$5 for students, $10 for non-students
Evansville, Indiana

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 17, 2011
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
Poetry, dance, music, and family fare will be part of the experience
*Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 13th-21st, 2011
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

There are many events during this particular week to participate in at Indiana University and off campus. Click here to see a calendar of dates and opportunities to remember Martin Luther King, Jr.

Some of these events include a "I Have A Dream" speech viewing, an open mic night, a prayer service, an activity day for elementary students, and a leadership breakfast.

Sources:
http://www.indianahistory.org/events/martin-luther-king-jr.-day-celebration
http://www.indiana.edu/~mlkjr/calendar.shtml
http://www.usi.edu/mcc/mlkday.asp

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  • Sandy James1/12/2011

    Nice report!

  • Michael Segers1/4/2011

    Good to know that Dr. King is being commemorated.

  • Laura Cone1/2/2011

    great way to pay tribute

  • Melissa Matters1/2/2011

    Great list of events! =)

  • Donna Cavanagh1/2/2011

    Nice celebrations for such an amazing man! Glad to see southern Indiana embrace the holiday in such great ways.

  • Julie Wimmer1/2/2011

    Kristen, it is really uncanny, i have to work on my local MLK article today - last day for it! ha! so funny! thanks for the info in Indiana!

  • Lee Hansen1/1/2011

    These are great ways to recognize a great man.

  • Mandy Robinson1/1/2011

    Great activities!

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