Though events and service work may be different this year, there are still many ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 18th. There are ways to engage and give back virtually or in-person safely by wearing a mask and keeping a distance of at least six feet from others. Learn more about what’s going on in the community and commit to an act of service or learning this MLK Day.
Events
Learn more about events and learning opportunities across the county here.
- Virtual Best of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the Flint Public Library | January 18 at 2 PM EST Learn more about and register for Virtual Best of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- More Than A Day Celebration with the University of Michigan-Flint | January 18
Learn more about and register for More Than a Day Celebration with University of Michigan-Flint (External link opens in a new tab)
- John Lewis Good Trouble | Jan 21 at 5 PM EST – Jan 24 at 12 AM EST Learn more about and register for John Lewis Good Trouble(External link opens in a new tab)
- Good Trouble Panel Discussion | Saturday, January 23 at 2 PM EST
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- 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge with Flint & Genesee Literacy Network
Learn more about and register for 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge on Facebook (External link opens in a new tab)
Service
Commit to your community through volunteer work. The following events and services help connect volunteers to local organizations looking for helpers.
- AmeriCorp MLK Day of Service
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- United Way’s Genesee Serves
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- MLK Day of Service with University of Michigan-Flint
Learn more about MLK Day of Virtual Service with University of Michigan-Flint – (External link opens in a new tab)
You can also reach out to organizations and groups you feel passionate about to see what they need and how you can support them through time, talents, or treasures.
Is there a community event or service opportunity missing? Send a note to tdn@disnetwork.org so we can add it!