Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Trinidad State College is proud to hono Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on this federal holiday. In the United States it is  observed annually on the third Monday of January. It honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister, civil rights leader, and advocate for racial equality, social justice, and nonviolent activism.

Dr. King played a pivotal role in the American Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s, leading peaceful protests and delivering powerful speeches, including the iconic "I Have a Dream" address during the 1963 March on Washington. His efforts contributed to significant progress in ending racial segregation and discrimination, including the passage of landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The holiday was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, though it was not officially observed in all states until 2000. It is a day of remembrance and service, encouraging Americans to volunteer and engage in community improvement projects in honor of Dr. King's vision of a more equitable and compassionate society. The day also serves as a time to reflect on the ongoing struggle for civil rights and the importance of addressing systemic inequality.

Scheduled Events:

• Monday January 20th
  Trinidad Campus - Berg 105
  • Memorializing King, Envisioning Martin
    10:30 – 10:45
  • Struggle in Montgomery
    12:00 – 1:00
  • When I get Grown
    2:00 – 2:30
• Trinidad State College presents a FREE screening of:
  Ava DuVernay’s 13th
  In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom.
  Monday January 20th
  6:00PM – 7:40PM
  Massari Theatre
  Corner of Broom St. & State St.
  Option to stay for a Discussion after the movie
  * Doors Open at 5:40pm *