Today, as we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Here are some events happening today across metro Detroit:
- Let Freedom Ring
- Time: 4 p.m.
- Location: Fox Theatre
- Details: This public event honors six social justice stewards. Performances by The Dr. Martin Luther King High School Dance Workshop will also be featured.
- 22nd Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally & March
- Time: 12 p.m.
- Location: St. Matthew’s- St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 8850 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- The Wright Museum
- Time: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Location: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- Details: Activities include a screening of documentaries, storytelling sessions, and more.
- The Henry Ford Museum
- Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Location: The Henry Ford Museum 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Details: Enjoy free admission and parking, along with special programming including musical performances, live recitals of Dr. King’s speeches.
- Detroit Historical Museum’s
- Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: Detroit Historical Museum
- The program includes panel discussions, storytelling, arts and crafts, and a history hunt exploring events.
- Motown Museum
- Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Location: Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit
- Details: Experience immersive tours highlighting Motown’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, listen to Dr. King’s iconic speeches. Tours begin every 30 minutes.
- Wayne State University’s 25th Annual MLK Tribute
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: The program features performances by the Detroit PAL Cheerleaders, WSU Freedom Players, Social Justice Theatre Ensemble, and the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Show Choir.
- United We Walk
- Time: 1:45 p.m.
- Location: West Bloomfield Middle School, 6000 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township
- Details: The 31st annual event includes a program starting at 2 p.m., followed by a walk at 3 p.m.
- NAACP Detroit MLK Day
- Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Wayne County Community College District, Northwest Campus, 8200 W. Outer Drive, Detroit
- Details: The event features discussions on moving Dr. King’s dream forward.
