Join us in the Assembly Hall at Rackham Graduate School for an evening of powerful storytelling. Rackham graduate students will take the stage and tell stories that weave together their lived experience, scholarly work, and reflections on this year’s MLK Symposium theme.

2026 MLK Symposium Theme:
“Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice”

This year’s symposium explores the enduring pursuit of justice through the lens of perseverance, courage, and collective resolve. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s theological roots and his reflections on the Civil Rights Movement, the theme echoes his 1967 address, “Where Do We Go From Here?”, in which he reminded us that the journey toward justice is marked by both profound challenges and unwavering hope.

To be unbowed and unbroken is to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us while refusing to yield to injustice today. It is a commitment to move forward with defiant hope—confronting discrimination not with resignation, but with determination and belief in the possibility of meaningful change.

Through storytelling, reflection, and community, this event invites attendees to engage deeply with these ideas and consider how justice, resilience, and hope continue to shape our collective path forward.

Event Agenda
5:30 p.m. – Doors Open & Reception
6:00 p.m. – Program Begins

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of stories, dialogue, and connection.