Learning to Action, Movement
Toward Just Communities.
MLK Week · January 18 - 24, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Week
Dr. King dedicated his life to improving the educational access and opportunity given to every person, and at the University of Utah we continue to strive toward those values. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week (MLK Week) has become a platform for engaging students, faculty, trainees, staff, and community members in critical conversations around race and contemporary civil rights issues in America.
All are welcome to get involved and participate!

Learning to Action, Movement Toward Just Communities
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us of the transformative power of learning and collective action in the pursuit of justice. His unwavering commitment to equality, nonviolence, and community empowerment serves as a guiding light for creating inclusive societies. The theme "Learning to Action, Movement Toward Just Communities" echoes his call to turn understanding into meaningful action, fostering change that uplifts everyone. Here's how you can get involved:
- Participate in MLK Week Events: Attend our Thrift Market where there will be clothing items for the whole family, the historic MLK March and Rally, and community gatherings to deepen your understanding of justice issues that impact us ALL.
- Engage in Dialogue: Join conversations about differences, unique experiences, and justice to inspire actionable solutions.
- Volunteer and Support Initiatives: Collaborate with local organizations and join the Bennion Center’s, “MLK Day of Service”.
- Share Stories and Experiences: Amplify marginalized voices through storytelling to foster connection and awareness.
- Advocate for Change: Lead efforts in your community to address systemic injustices through advocacy and action.
Don’t miss it! We invite all to celebrate, commemorate, and carry on the legacy and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Week 2025 Events
January 18 - 24, 2025
MLK Week is for EVERYONE. We invite all community members to join us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy by taking action to build a more just and connected society. Community involvement is essential in creating a future guided by connection, understanding, and compassion.
Our Planning
Committee
MLK Week is planned partnership with many organizations across the University of Utah and surrounding community.
