John R. Faison, Sr. speaks in Chapel kicking off MLK week at Belmont University

2025 MLK Celebration

Renew Your Strength

Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The MLK Program

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program was established in January of 1997 at Belmont University as a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events are held each January as part of the observance of Dr. King's birthday. Each of these events are open to the Belmont community and to the public. All are welcome and invited to attend.

2025 Schedule of Events Will Be Provided Soon

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MLK Week Committee Members

Chair: Dr. Bernard Turner

Committee Members: Nick Baird-Chrisohon, Amilya Bryant, Dr. Heather Finch, Gary Hunter, Dr. Todd Lake, Marcus Knight, Dr. Jon Roebuck, Caelyn Rolle, Joyce Searcy, Tim Stewart, Dr. D’Angelo Taylor, Benita Walker