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Goshen College announces 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Goshen College is set to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 13-15, 2024. This year’s theme, “Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes, Champions of Change in Elkhart County,” will focus on key issues surrounding housing and honor individuals making a difference in the local community. The keynote speaker for the event is Cyneatha Millsaps, executive director of the Center for Community Engagement at Goshen College.

2023 Goshen College King Celebration highlights

Goshen College students, faculty and community members will focus on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and explore the theme “Hidden Treasures: Untold Stories,” with Dr. Darryl Heller, director of the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center and assistant professor of women’s and gender studies, during the campus’ annual public celebration events Jan. 14-16, 2023.

Virtual King Celebration calls for equity and justice on campus

The Goshen College community gathered virtually for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, with administrators sharing their perspectives and commitments to the work of equity and justice at Goshen College, and calling students and employees to action.