Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a vital and pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and MLK Day is a day to pay tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. King. In a statement from the White House, the president states that Dr. King transformed the concepts of justice, liberty, and equality, and he changed the course of history.

MLK Day is not just another day off from work or school, but its a perfect opportunity to honor Dr. King's legacy through service. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King's vision of a beloved community.

Join DUSON and the Duke University community for several 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration events.