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title: Service opportunities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
date: 2025-01-14T03:00:00-05:00
author: Mei Lu
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# Service opportunities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

*January 14, 2025* — by Mei Lu
> As we approach the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on his enduring legacy of courage, conviction, and commitment to justice.

Message from President Darryll J. Pines


Dear Campus Community,

As we approach the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on his enduring legacy of courage, conviction, and commitment to justice. Dr. King dedicated his life to advocating for equality, challenging injustice, and inspiring collective action for positive change. His work continues to be a powerful reminder of the importance of striving for a more equitable world. This is a moment for us to honor his legacy, renew our commitment to the unfinished work of justice, and reaffirm our shared responsibility to create a campus and society where all are treated with dignity and respect.

For those seeking ways to commemorate Dr. King's legacy, below are events taking place throughout the region:

[**Nyumburu Cultural Center - In Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282beba04d21a8dc052b3f371922344a9acf592a20e2e30c58f1c1277e83a9c8d5d5a89ccc319adc1369617b1d0efe4883967b195b70220b4d2d8)  
Monday, January 20  
10:00 am to 10:45 am  
Online via Zoom  
  
[**City of College Park Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282be2bad1f9f297908e32eee04b2f850c7c19bef0d1d9c23d60265b47d1801c737163b3be3b92d3a8c42bb360e905018dbdaafa4ba05eda60e26)  
All events are held at City Hall (7401 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD)

- Black History Tribute Laser Program | January 20 | 1:00 & 2:00 pm | City Hall
- Movie Screening: Selma | January 20 | 4:00 pm | City Hall College Park
- Community Food Bank Food Drive | January 1-31 | City Hall

[**Prince George's County Library System's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Teach-In**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282be6259a987286bb895b36b9946a46b401a800fd930e1556c5fe82777fd28516315e91bd238370c2b2665a9cad33c1a8ba09b3b862395d4c5c0)  
Wednesday, January 15  
12:30 pm to 7:30 pm  
PGCMLS-Bladensburg Branch  
  
[**The Annual MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk & Parade**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282be18b38b50d1471ed96cce80d499522f1c0c20d20a59e6a2459dabc1a6832544a87920793b1c68c0af7474197055ded08c364dd8f6fb220099)  
Saturday, January 18  
11:00 am to 2:00 pm  
Washington, DC  
  
[**Montgomery County's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282bef46c9510465ed8d5041fdf7e28bd2fa075edc98a15baf166f5521f15f491c1b61172c8e6813e799b56d4f9c16adbab61689c93ac4c36e878)  
Sunday, January 19  
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Doors open at noon)  
Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center  
  
[**Kennedy Center and Georgetown University's Let Freedom Ring Celebration**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282be51dbe534ed24b0d31c7a5035190134ffebe2ace0f24aacec4401bbb3e664b19393ad16eb3ee1e617854a562a8eeb34b7e2d935680e7d4173)  
Sunday, January 19  
7:30 pm  
[**Kennedy Center**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282be393b00dd616422e675e9528e1acbffea04a0efb2815a16f823653670cc5678b091b9384b293ba67a0b192e03d950810c5b9babebe1716fb4)

Finally, if you would like to serve our campus and broader community throughout the spring semester, please consider joining [**Terps for Change**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282be6cedb2601971d78b609808032b3720e22916857e2a5d0c5931d8525cc4d3e8965641274026dfaa9396f0be35e1ebf26de9ae0b63e7dfd469). For more one-time volunteer opportunities in our local community, please visit [**Services 24/7**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=6da8dd2caed282be81dfe30a05f840a81589e9d96522c64a8da4ce8b707d341874a859c3d93c278e396614fcdda73a773467510f68900830e554b1739f01d130).

We are grateful for your commitment to Do Good!

Sincerely,


**Signature of President Darryll Pines**

**Darryll J. Pines** *President, University of Maryland, College Park* He/Him/His



**Georgina Dodge Signature**

**Georgina Dodge**  
*Vice President for Belonging*  
She/Her/Hers



**Patty Perillo**

**Patricia A. Perillo** *Vice President for Student Affairs*  
She/Her/Hers