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Virtual events to honor MLK Jr. across West Michigan

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Posted at 6:23 AM, Jan 18, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-18 06:49:14-05

Today, marks the 38th observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and there are some events planned across West Michigan to honor his life.

WMU-Cooley Law School’s Grand Rapids campus’ Black Law Students Association is hosting a virtual panel on Monday starting at noon with local professors.

GRCC will also be hosting a virtual event, with award-winning journalist and White House correspondent for PBS, Yamiche Alcindor.

The Urban League of West Michigan is hosting its 21st annual MLK corporate breakfast, online.

WMU is hosting a virtual MLK convocation starting at 11 am.

Calvin Universityis hosting a virtual lecture starting at 12:30 p.m.

Ferris State University is also hosting a virtual address from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Along the lakeshore, Holland Museum is providing an MLK Day activity kit for community members, among other activities.