Martin Luther King Day 2021

Sat., Jan 16

10:30am – noon

MLK Sports and Wellness Virtual Event

We invite families from across Penn and West Philadelphia to engage in virtual sports and wellness activities with Penn students and staff.

For more information and to register: https://tinyurl.com/yywzs4lg  

Zoom: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/99174567676

Mon., Jan 18

9am – 10am

MLK Day of Service Kick-Off

The "Kick-Off" begins the Day of Service with speaker Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Entertainment includes Nia-Next, Danse4Nia's Youth Company and Inspiration A Capella.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/y4pbxvls  

Join via Zoom: https://SP2.upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269

Mon., Jan 18

10am – 4pm

City-Wide Donation Project
Donors choose a donation a donation site from the below link. They will purchase items on the site supply list and document the delivery of the items by posting to social media platforms using the #PennMLK.

https://tinyurl.com/CityWideDonationProject
For more information, please reach out to Diane Leslie at uofpmlk@gmail.com

Mon., Jan 18

10:30am – 11:30am

MLK Art Project: Vision Board Style Great for Families with Young Children

Artfully express your goals and dreams in this multimedia workshop that celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art instruction provided by Cooper's Color to Canvas. Downloadable MLK image available. For a listing of art supplies needed, for more information, and to register: https://tinyurl.com/y2kh4yjp

Join via Zoom: https://sp2.upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269

Mon., Jan 18

Noon – 1pm

Penn Reads Literacy Project Lecture

You are cordially invited to this most timely and interactive "virtual" presentation featuring a renowned scholar Ebony Elizabeth Thomas who will focus on children's and adolescent texts, the teaching, history, and culture of African American literature in K through 12 classrooms,  She will also focus on the roles that race, class, and gender play in classroom discourse and interaction. Parents and educators welcome!

Register: https://tinyurl.com/DrThomasLecture

Zoom:  https://sp2.upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269

For more information, please contact nelsonrr@upenn.edu or ginapamb@upenn.edu  

Donation deadline: Jan 23

Penn Reads Book Donation Project

You can be the catalyst for sparking a child's imagination! The Penn Reads Literacy Project, a service activity of the MLK Day of Service, supports Philadelphia preschools/day care centers/local bookstores. Help a young child develop a love of reading by purchasing books from a curated list of short multi-cultural, anti-bias children's books.  Delivery should be directed to our drop off site.

For more information, including drop off site and booklist:  https://tinyurl.com/Pennreads2021

If you have any questions, please contact nelsonrr@upenn.edu or ginapamb@upenn.edu

Mon., Jan 18

1:15pm – 2:30pm

The College Admissions Process During COVID-19  Great for High School Students and their Families
The College Admissions and Financial Aid Application Process can be time consuming and confusing. This virtual workshop, led by Penn Admissions and Finance Counselors will help you better understand the college admissions and financial aid process.

Registration required: tinyurl.com/yxlfcgrt

Zoom: https://sp2.upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269

For more information contact: aarc@upenn.edu or toliverd@upenn.edu

Mon., Jan 18

7pm – 8pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Vigil
The Mighty Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. along with the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the African-American Resource Center hosts an annual vigil on Martin Luther King Day to commemorate Dr. King and his legacy. The event will be held over Zoom and feature several speakers including Dean of the Wharton School, Dr. Erika James, and Penn’s Vice President for Social Equity, Rev. Charles Howard, as well as performances by the Excelano Project and a moment of silence.
For more information and to register:  https://tinyurl.com/y56qup4o

Zoom: https://sp2.upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269

Contact: Nyeem Maloney, nm17@wharton.upenn.edu or Ashley Codner, codnera@sas.upenn.edu  

Tues., Jan 26

6pm – 7pm

MLK Interfaith Commemoration

With words, song and the presentation of our annual MLK Community Involvement Awards our annual Interfaith program emphasizes our common humanity and acknowledges individuals whose active service exemplifies Dr. King's vision.  The program will include student performances, remarks from President Amy Gutmann, Provost Wendell Pritchett and Penn student leaders.

View the event here: https://chaplain.upenn.edu/mlk2021 

Wed., Jan 27

5:30pm – 6:30pm

The 20^th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture in Social Justice

Cornel West in conversation with Margo Crawford.

Co-hosted by the Center for Africana Studies and the Annenberg School for Communication. Co-sponsored by the Black Alumni Society. 

Viewing information will be available on the Events Page of Penn AARC as the event nears.

Thurs., Jan 28

5pm – 6:30pm

Hallmark Program – After the Marches End Part 2
Dr. Herman Beavers (professor, English and Africana Studies, University of Pennsylvania) in interview with Dr. Henry Louis Taylor, Jr., (Director, Center for Urban Studies, University of Buffalo) and Keeanga-Yamahtia Taylor (assistant professor, African American studies, Princeton University). They will share their perspectives on past, current and future changes in the movements for social justice, anti-racism, and equity, particularly as they impact BIPOC communities.

For viewing information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/y99k3t4e

Contact: African-American Resource Center, aarc@upenn.edu or Dr. Valerie Allen, valeriea@upenn.edu

Fri., Feb 5

6pm – 7pm

Jazz for King

This year's theme is "Black Panthers(s), Black Power: Celebrating Black (Super) Heroism." Come jam with us as we groove to the music styling of Glenn Bryan & Friends. Laugh with Kenny Ray Walker and more.

For more information and to register: https://tinyurl.com/y2hxruhr
Contact: Diane Leslie, uofpmlk@gmail.com