2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration
2025 MLK Day Events
We invite students, faculty, staff and community members to participate in the programs listed for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration at Clemson University. We offer a variety of opportunities to learn, serve and engage with activities to help us remember the importance of King’s teachings about respecting human rights, understanding social justice and doing what’s right. Please check back for more details about events.
Saturday, 1.18.25 | Day Trip
Time TBD
Charleston, SC
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to participate in the 2025 MLK Civil Rights Day Trip to Charleston, South Carolina. This one-day trip, will include a visit to the International African American Museum, where you'll engage with exhibits that highlight the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history. After the museum visit, there will be time for a group dinner before we return to campus, aiming to arrive by 10:00 PM. To apply to attend the trip , please complete this application and submit your payment of $20. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to apply early to secure your spot.
Monday, 1.20.25 | Day of Service
8:30 AM
Hendrix Student Center Ballrooms and Various Community Agencies
The MLK Day of Service is intended to be a day “on” to celebrate MLK’s legacy and support his belief in the creation of a beloved community. Participants will serve with six community partners in Clemson, Central. Pendleton, and Anderson. Breakfast and transportation will be provided. Transportation will be provided to and from the service sites. Breakfast provided. Registration required. Register HERE.
Tuesday, 1.21.25 | 43rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Keynote Program
6:00 PM
Brooks Center for the Performing Arts
Speaker: PJ Morton
The Commemorative event will include Keynote speaker, PJ Morton. PJ Morton is a soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is a 5x GRAMMY-winner and 20x GRAMMY nominee who has earned numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, in addition to selling out countless shows at historic venues like the Apollo Theater, Kennedy Center and others around the world. The MLK Excellence in Service Awards will also be awarded. The event is open to the public, and seating is first come, first served.
Wednesday, 1.22.25 | Table for Eight: Interfaith Community Dinner
6:00 PM
Barnes Center
Following Gandhi was King's first step on a long journey of learning about the shared values across various worldviews, and partnering with faith leaders of all backgrounds in the struggle for civil rights. Celebrate the interfaith and coalition-building legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community. Table for Eight will feature dinner and facilitated discussions. Register HERE.
Past MLK Day Events
2023 Celebration featuring Yolanda Renee King
