MLK Celebration | Martin Luther King, Jr. | Illinois Math and Science Academy

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around King's birthday, January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. The earliest Monday for this holiday is January 15 and the latest is January 21.

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2023 MLK Celebration

Podcast: Aaliyah Ali '23 and Yareli Marinez '23

A Platform to Justice Panel Discussion: Moderated by Will Perkins, Chief Mission and Impact Officer
- Andrew Joseph Family (Panelist)
- Oscar Grant Family (Panelist)
- Mike Brown Family (Panelist)
- Emmett Till Family (Panelist)
- Brandan Matthews ‘10 (Panelist)
2022 MLK Celebration

Presented by Peer Multicultural Educators

Keynote Speaker IMSA Alumna: Courtney Thompson '03
2021 MLK Celebration

Presented by Peer Multicultural Educators

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Angela Davis

Special Guest IMSA Alumna: Angela McByrd '08
2020 MLK Celebration

Presented by Peer Multicultural Educators

Keynote Speaker: Jason Wiley ‘99
2019 MLK Celebration

Presented by Peer Multicultural Educators

Keynote Speaker: Dion Steele ‘89
2018 MLK Celebration

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy proudly hosts its fifth Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration to honor the ideals of Dr. King: freedom, justice, equality, and world peace.

Keynote Speaker: Professor Twyla Blackmond Larnell '02
2017 MLK Celebration

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy proudly hosts its fourth Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on January 17, 2017, to honor the ideals of Dr. King: freedom, justice, equality, and world peace.

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Clayton A. Muhammad
2016 MLK Celebration

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy proudly hosts its third Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on January 19, 2016, to honor the ideals of Dr. King: freedom, justice, equality, and world peace.

Keynote Speaker/Storyteller: Mama Edie/Mama SheShe
2015 MLK Celebration

Peer Multicultural Educators Present ... Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas
2014 MLK Celebration

IMSA’s Inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Julian Bond