190121 MLK March526

50th anniversary for Lexington MLK Day celebration slated for Jan. 16, 2023

University of Kentucky News | December 1, 2022

The MLK Holiday Observance is a free public event designed to “inspire the better angels of our nature” as the community unites to elevate King’s vision and legacy.

The program keynote speaker this year is David Hall, president of the University of the Virgin Islands. Hall is also a distinguished legal scholar who is recognized internationally for his contributions to legal scholarship on race, social justice, leadership and constitutional law. The internationally renowned youth choral ensemble Uniting Voices Chicago will be the featured artists at the Commemorative Program.

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