Georgia Southern University will host a series of events throughout January to honor the life, legacy and enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring keynote addresses, performances, parades and community service opportunities across its campuses.
The annual celebration, themed “Remember the Dream: Honoring Legacy. Celebrating Achievement,” is hosted by Georgia Southern University Student Affairs and invites students, faculty, staff and community members to reflect on Dr. King’s vision for justice, service and unity while celebrating progress inspired by his leadership.
Events begin Monday, Jan. 12, with the George Washington Carver and Friends Show at 10:30 a.m. and The Life of Dr. King Show at 6 p.m., both held at the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The Life of Dr. King Show will also be presented Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 10:30 a.m. Tickets for all performances are $5.
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, Karla Redding-Andrews, a 1985 Georgia Southern alumna, and daughter of the late Otis Redding, will deliver the MLK keynote address at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Armstrong Campus. Redding-Andrews will present additional keynote addresses Thursday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. in the Swainsboro Campus Auditorium and at 6 p.m. at the PAC on the Statesboro Campus.
Community celebrations will continue Monday, Jan. 19, with MLK parades scheduled in Savannah at 10 a.m., Statesboro at 11 a.m. and Swainsboro at 1 p.m.
Additional programming includes Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women of Black History, a performance scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the PAC.
The celebration concludes Friday, Jan. 23, with a day of service from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Georgia Southern students will participate in service projects at Willow Hill School in Portal and East Side Savannah United, reinforcing Dr. King’s commitment to service and community engagement.
Each January, the university community reflects on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and the values that continue to shape future generations. All events are open to the public, and community members are encouraged to participate.
For more information about event times, locations and participation opportunities, visit Georgia Southern University’s events calendar.
