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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK) is observed in the United States on the third Month of January each year. The first celebration was held in 1986, after the law establishing the federal holiday was signed in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan.
The MLK holiday honors the life of legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968). Dr. King fought tirelessly for civil rights for all Americans. In many communities, MLK Day consists of community service and other educational opportunities.
Additional MLK Information:
2025 Calendar of Events
Current Calendar of Events as of January 8, 2025. Please check back for additional events and updates.
| DATE | EVENT INFORMATION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| January 11 |
MLK Day of Service: Faithful Fools Open to all, day retreat with Faithful Fools in the Tenderloin. |
8:30am - 5pm |
| January 17 |
Incarcerated Writing Workshop Hosted by Office for Multicultural Learning (OML) and Readers' Circle |
2:15 - 3:45pm Benson Parlor B/C |
| January 18 |
MLK Day of Service: Our City Forest Open to all, day of service with Our City Forest to plant trees in San Jose. |
8:30am - 12pm |
| January 20 | 45th MLK Luncheon by the African American Community Service Association (AASCA) |
12 - 2pm San Jose State University Ballroom SCU has been a long time supporter of this annual event and is sponsoring two tables for SCU faculty/staff and students |
| January 21 | Difficult Dialogue: Grass Roots Movements |
2:30 - 3:30pm Kenna 109 |
View a list of SCU and Bay Area events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025.
A special thank you to all those involved in helping to expand the opportunities to honor the legacy of Dr. King within the SCU community. We are excited about expanding these opportunities in the future.