Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

Jan

31

40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Convocation

This annual convocation celebrates the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with presentations about equality, freedom, justice, and opportunity. This year we welcome chef, food justice activist, publisher, and author, Bryant Terry.

January 31, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Feb

21

39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Convocation

A host of the PBS series, NOVA Wonders, Dr. Talithia Williams is a groundbreaking professor, popular TED speaker, inspiring author and passionate STEM/STEAM advocate.

February 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Virtual Event

Feb

23

38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Convocation

Ruha Benjamin is a sociologist and professor in Princeton University’s Department of African American Studies whose work focuses on the relationship between innovation and equity, particularly at the intersection of race, justice, and technology.

February 23, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Event

Feb

12

37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Convocation

Mariame Kaba is an organizer, educator, curator, and prison industrial complex (PIC) abolitionist who is active in movements for racial, gender, and transformative justice.

February 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Event

Feb

10

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Convocation

The 36th annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

February 10, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Feb

11

The 35th annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

February 11, 2019 at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Feb

8

The 34th annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

February 8, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Feb

9

The 33th annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

February 9, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Feb

12

The 32nd annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

February 12, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Jan

28

The 31stannual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 28, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Jan

28

The 29th annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 28, 2013 at 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Feb

2

The 28th annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

February 2, 2012 at 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Jan

31

The 27th annual convocation celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 31, 2011 at 7 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

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