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MLK Symposium at the UMDC

A promotional flyer for the 2026 MLK Symposium titled "Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice." The top left features a large black-and-white portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the University of Michigan Detroit Center (UMDC) logo. The event is split into two parts: Part 1: A livestream of the UM Ann Arbor keynote lecture featuring Donzaleigh Abernathy and Derrick Johnson. Part 2: A live in-person conversation at the UMDC featuring "featured Detroiters" Nancy Parker and Orlando Bailey discussing the role of law and media in upholding freedom. The event takes place on January 19, 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm at 3663 Woodward Ave, Suite 150, Detroit, MI. The flyer notes that lunch will be provided and virtual access is available.Open to Everyone

Come celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr! This MLK day, the UMDC will be hosting a two-part event that you won’t want to miss. RSVP today!

Part 1: Join us for the livestream of UM Ann Arbor’s 2026 MLK Symposium Keynote Memorial Lecture, featuring two keynote speakers: Donzaleigh Abernathy (an American actress, author, and civil rights activist, and the goddaughter of Dr. King) and Derrick Johnson (19th president and CEO, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP]).

Part 2: Continue the conversation live in the UMDC with our featured Detroiters, Nancy Parker (Executive Director, Detroit Justice Center) and Orlando Bailey (Director of Engagement, Bridge Detroit), as they discuss the role of institutions of law and media in upholding freedom.

RSVP here

January 19, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
3663 Woodward Ave, Suite 150 Detroit, MI 48201



Organizers
University of Michigan Detroit Center