Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Symposium Programs, Lectures & Events

African-American Resource Center

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AARC Events

Our services include workshops and informational sessions, and many advertised events throughout the year.

You can call (215) 898-0104, come by AARC @ 3643 Locust Walk, or check us out on Facebook to find out about upcoming programs and events.

Notice: "We value academic freedom and open expression. The views and opinions expressed by presenters are those of the speakers during programs listed on this calendar and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Pennsylvania or the African-American Resource Center."

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Each year, beginning in January, the University of Pennsylvania and our surrounding communities come together to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This commemoration includes a day of service on our campus and in the Philadelphia community on the celebrated holiday of Dr. King's birthday and continues with programming and events.

We invite your campus organization to plan a program during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Symposium on Social Change.

For a list of 2026 MLK Symposium "Events at a Glance", click HERE. In case you missed it, watch our full Day of Service interview at Houston Hall on Fox 29 Philly’s 'Uncut'.... HERE

If you have any questions, please email aarc@upenn.edu.

Join the Facebook Group: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Commemorative Symposium for Social Change.

Please visit our YouTube page for videos of the previous MLK Symposium and other AARC events!

Note: In case of inclement weather, please go to www.upenn.edu.  If it is posted that the University is closed, events will be CANCELED for that day.  Any postponements will be posted on the calendar.

Reverend Dr. Wiliam Barber II attending a reception with large group

The 2019 Joint Interfaith Commemoration and Social Justice Lecture speaker, Rev. Dr. William Barber II, (center) in conversation with a group of event attendees.

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3643 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3199

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