We hope to see you all (in-person or virtually) this morning at the 38th Annual MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture! Come hear from the dynamic Dr. Michelle Alexander and much more! Click here for more info: myumi.ch/358Q2 | #UMichDEI | #UMichMLK

The incredible Dr Michelle Alexander reminding us that that more violence will never lead to peace. More wars (on crime, drugs, people, and Gaza) are not the answer #MLKDay2024 #UMichMLK

Today at 1pm in Hill Auditorium: Join University of Michigan Poverty Solutions's Mara Ostfeld and other esteemed panelists for a screening of the documentary 'The Cost of Inheritance,' followed by a discussion. myumi.ch/PrPjq #UMichMLK Ford School America ReFramed WORLD

Shoutout to Jalen Rose who used the #umichMLK stage today to draw attention to educational inequality, especially the $$ gap, and advocate for the students at JRLADetroit and across Detroit. The education system is better for Jalen’s efforts.

Join us today at 10 a.m. in Hill Auditorium or online for the U-M 2024 MLK Symposium Keynote lecture, featuring Michelle Alexander (The New Jim Crow). A discussion with Robert Sellers (@um_psychology) & Luke Shaefer (@umichpoverty) will follow: mlk.umich.edu #UMichMLK

Really enjoyed the Provost and People’s breakfast this morning as well as the annual #UmichMLK keynote & Symposium! Kudos to all involved in curating a thoughtful and thought-provoking event 🙏🏻❤️ thanks to #MLKday speaker Michelle Alexander (The New Jim Crow)

🔴Now at the #UMichMLK symposium panel discussion: Stephen Henderson asks Robert Sellers Research Center for Group Dynamics about the heightened assault on the idea of diversity. Sellers says there are increasingly conversations about DEI taking place in which facts are completely discarded.

Attend the UMich Diversity, Equity & Inclusion #UMichMLK Symposium today at 10am at Hill Auditorium or via livestream to join the U-M community in one of the largest celebrations honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. myumi.ch/73jxb

It was an honor to help welcome back legendary former @umich basketball players Jalen Rose and Jimmy King to share in the celebration of #MLKDay . I look forward to hearing from Jalen Rose and other distinguished speakers at today’s #UMichMLK Symposium.

🔴Michelle Alexander
The New Jim Crow: 'I urge young people today to come alive this year. To figure out for themselves how their special interests, talents, passions, can be used in the service of justice, with others, and to do it with courage.' #UMichMLK

Attend the 7th Annual Rackham King Talks where Rackham students will communicate the relevance of their work to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in a TED-talk style. Learn more and register: myumi.ch/n7MJm | #UMichDEI | #UMichMLK

The University of Michigan 2024 MLK theme is 'Transforming the Jangling Discords of Our Nation into a Beautiful Symphony,' beginning with a symposium on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM.

List of U-M MLK events: oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium/

#MLK #MLK Day #UMichMLK #UMCDB

Powerful comments by Jalen Rose on continuing racial inequality in US education today. I hope the members of #scotus are listening. #UMichMLK

Now in Hill Auditorium, Mara Ostfeld mara c. ostfeld Center for Political Studies Ford School is a panelist for the #UMichMLK screening and discussion of the documentary 'The Cost of Inheritance.' oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-…
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The 2024 Annual MLK event by Ross School of Business is on January 31st! Come deepen your understanding of the intersection of Racial and Environmental Justice through a panel discussion. Learn more and RSVP here: myumi.ch/AWAkw | #UMichDEI | #UMichMLK

Attend the reception for 'The Beautiful Symphony' art exhibit today! It features art from individuals across campus, and light refreshments will be served. Learn more here: myumi.ch/n75Ze | #UMichDEI | #UMichMLK

🔴 Michelle Alexander The New Jim Crow: 'The backlash [we are seeing] isn't simply about race. It's a backlash against the quest for equality, economic justice, and inclusion for us all.' #UMichMLK

Today, we honor the remarkable legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vital work continues to influence those in sociology and around the world.

Tune in to the U-M MLK Symposium livestream ft. Michelle Alexander today at 10am EST. #MLKDay #UmichMLK

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Today at 1 p.m. at Hill Auditorium.

Mara Ostfeld (mara c. ostfeld) of @FordSchool will be on the panel discussion following the screening. #UMichMLK 👇

Join us on Jan. 15 for the U-M 2024 MLK Symposium Keynote lecture at 10 a.m. in Hill Auditorium or online: mlk.umich.edu #UMichMLK