From the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

On Jan. 16, we celebrate the life, legacy, and service of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

During his fight for civil rights and justice, Dr. King demonstrated the importance of community engagement, service to others, and addressing social issues that impact the rights and equality of the wider community. While traditionally this day is used as a day off from work and school, there are many local and state opportunities to learn and participate in service projects and events. Some of the events being hosted in Athens and Atlanta include:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast at UGA Tate Student Grade Hall
• Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and UGA Live Presents: The Inaugural Athens, Georgia, MLK Holiday Parade and Urban Music Fest
• MLK Day Commemoration
• Brooklyn Cemetery Clean-Up & Beautification
• Bayard Rustin-Audre Lorde Breakfast
• The 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commemorative March and Rally

For a full list of service projects and events happening in Athens please visit: Athens MLK Day of Service