The Center for Social Impact at Penn State Brandywine is hosting MLK 2023 from Jan. 16-19 to honor the late Martin Luther King Jr.

The week will consist of different volunteering, connecting, and learning opportunities for the Penn State community to take part in, both virtually and in person. 

MLK 2023 commemorates the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedoms, a march in Washington, D.C. that advocated for the civil and economic rights of African Americans, and where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech.

The following events will take place during MLK 2023 at the Penn State Brandywine campus:

Monday, Jan. 16 — MLK 2023: Day of Service Volunteering (www.mlkdayofservice.org, all day) 

The day is considered a holiday for Penn State students, faculty, and staff but everyone is encouraged to do something for their community by signing up for a volunteer opportunity at www.mlkdayofservice.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 4 PM — “Till” Movie Screening & Discussion (Student Union 114-117)

The Penn State community is invited to a screening and discussion of the 2022 film “Till,” inspired by the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s vow to expose the racism behind the brutal lynching of her son Emmett in 1955 and her work to have those involved brought to justice.

Pizza, popcorn, and refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 12 p.m. — Student Involvement and Resource Fair (Student Union 114-117) and Words of Healing Service Project (Student Union Lion’s Den)

Students can learn how to get involved on campus and access the resources available to help them succeed. There will be an opportunity to participate in a simple service project aimed at uniting the campus community. Craft two handmade bracelets featuring a word of healing — keep one for yourself and give one to someone else!

Thursday, Jan. 19, 12:15 p.m. — Town Hall: The REAL (Student Union 114-117)

Christine Brown, interim Rosenberg Director of the Center for Social Impact; Marinda Harrell-Levy, associate professor of human development and family studies; and Eliel Acosta-Solalinde, assistant director of student equity and inclusion programming, will share an update on the REAL (Restorative Justice, Equity, Anti-Racism League), a group of students, staff and faculty working together to create an anti-hate, anti-racism council at Brandywine. Lunch will be provided.

Find out more about MLK Day activities at Penn State Brandywine.