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.
![Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](_images/martin-luther-king-jr.jpeg)
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."
– Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2025 Schedule of Events Will Be Provided Soon
MLK Week Committee Members
Chair: Dr. D'Angelo Taylor
Committee Members: Nick Baird-Chrisohon, Dr. Layla Bonner, Essence Collins, Dr. Heather Finch, Esther Gitimu, Dr. Todd Lake, Dr. Jon Roebuck, Joyce Searcy, Tim Stewart, Dr. Bernard Turner, Benita Walker