MLK Week 2023 University-Wide Event

NYU. MLK Week 2023 event image featuring Michael R. Jackson

The highlight of the week is the University-Wide Event on Thursday, February 16, which will feature a conversation between playwright and composer-lyricist Michael R. Jackson (Tisch ’03, ’05); clinical assistant professor at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study Dr. Shatima J. Jones; author, activist, and speaker Maggie Anderson; and moderated by senior associate vice president of global faculty engagement and innovation advancement Dr. Karen Jackson-Weaver. The event will also include the presentation of this year’s Humanitarian Award to Professor Michael Dinwiddie (Gallatin ’80, Tisch ’83), and performances by musician, author, and director Amyra (Tisch ’14).

This event is free and open to the public. Be prepared to show your confirmation email on your mobile device (or printed out) to get a ticket at the door. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis so please arrive early. We look forward to seeing you there!

Can’t attend in person? Register for our live stream via Zoom