GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In downtown Grand Rapids on Monday, Fountain Street Church hosted an event honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the birth of the civil rights icon and is celebrated nationwide.
Princeton University educator and political commentator Eddie Glaude Jr delivered the keynote address, highlighting the legacy of the civil rights icon.
Glaude is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton, and he's also a columnist for TIME Magazine and a contributor to MSNBC programs.
The event was backed by Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College, and Grand Valley State University, with support from local sponsors.
“It’s so important to keep Dr. King’s message and legacy in mind as we navigate our difficult times,” GRCC Interim President Juan R. Olivarez said. “Each year we gather to celebrate his life and achievements. But also, we must look at where we are as a community and a nation, reflect on where we need to be and commit to getting there together.”
The event can be watched below:
