Mon., Jan 18 9am – 10:15am MLK Day of Service Kick-Off The “Kick-Off” begins the Day of Service with speaker Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Entertainment: NiaNext, Danse4Nia’s Youth Company and Inspiration A Capella. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y4pbxvls Zoom: https://SP2upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269
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Mon., Jan 18 10am – 4pm City-Wide Donation Project Choose a donation site from the below link and purchase items on the site supply list Photograph the delivery of the items. Post to your social media platform using #PennMLK. Register: https://tinyurl.com/CityWideDonationProject Contact: Diane Leslie at uofpmlk@gmail.com
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Mon., Jan 18 10:30am – 11:30am MLK Art Project: Vision Board Style Great for Families with Young Children Express your goals and dreams in this multimedia workshop. Downloadable MLK image available. For a listing of art supplies needed, information, and to Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2kh4yjp Zoom: https://sp2upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269
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Mon., Jan 18 Noon – 1pm Penn Reads Literacy Project Lecture Join this interactive presentation featuring Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas as she focuses on children’s and adolescent books, teaching African American literature, history, and culture in K -12 classrooms. Parents and educators welcome! Register: https://tinyurl.com/DrThomasLecture Zoom: https://sp2upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269 Contact nelsonrr@upenn.edu or ginapamb@upenn.edu
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Mon., Jan 18 1:15pm – 2:30pm College Admissions Process During COVID-19 This workshop is to provide clarity and understanding to the college admissions and financial aid process. Registration required. Register: https://tinyurl.com/yxlfcgrt Contact: aarcupenn.edu or toliverd@upenn.edu
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Mon., Jan 18 7pm – 8pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Vigil the Mighty Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosts an annual vigil to commemorate Dr. King and his legacy. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y56qup4o Zoom: https://sp2upenn.zoom.us/j/96065664269 Contact: N. Maloney, nm17@wharton.upenn.edu or A. Codner, codnera@sas.upenn.edu
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Wed., Jan 20 12:00pm – 1:30pm WOCAP Noontime Network Lunch Series: Financial Series – Surviving the COVID-19 Economy Zoom: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/3250677527 Contact: Colleen Winn @ cowinn@upenn.edu
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Thu., Jan 21 1:30pm – 3:00PM Men of Color Series: Black Liberation Movement & Political Power in 2021 A dialogue on dealing with how having political power positively affects our communities. Zoom: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/6805978423 Contact: Darin Toliver @ aarc@upenn.edu or toliverd@upenn.edu
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Donation deadline: Jan 23 Penn Reads Book Donation Project Be the catalyst for sparking a child’s imagination! This project, MLK Day supports Philadelphia preschools/day care centers/local bookstores. Purchase books from a curated list of short multi-cultural, anti-bias children books. Specified book delivery address provided. For more information, https://tinyurl.com/Pennreads2021 Contact nelsonrr@upenn.edu or ginapamb@upenn.edu
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Tues., Jan 26 6pm – 7pm Interfaith Commemoration and Awards Presentation The annual MLK Community Involvement Awards and annual Interfaith program celebrates our common humanity and honors individuals whose active service exemplifies Dr. King’s vision. Viewing: https://chaplain.upenn.edu/mlk2021
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Wed., Jan 27 5:30pm – 6:30pm The 20th 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.
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Thurs., Jan 28 5pm – 6:30pm Hallmark Program – After the Marches End Part 2 Dr. Henry Louis Taylor, Jr., University of Buffalo and Keeanga-Yamatta Taylor, Princeton University, will share their perspectives on past, current and future changes in the movements for social justice. Facilitated by Dr. Herman Beavers, University of Pennsylvania. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y99k3t4e Contact: African-American Resource Center, aarc@upenn.edu or Dr. Valerie Allen, valeriea@upenn.edu
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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. Be inspired by Nia-Next, the youth performance company of Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble. Laugh with Kenny Ray Walker! Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2hxruhr Contact: Diane Leslie, uofpmlk@gmail.com