MLK Celebration Gallery

Dartmouth events honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

1/28/2025

Micah Green quoting MLK in front of Dartmouth Hall

At the annual vigil for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Micah Green '25 stands in front of Dartmouth Hall and quotes a speech the civil rights leader delivered across the country in 1963. (Photo By Katie Lenhart)

Voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams speaks with students during her visit to campus as the keynote speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. (Photo By Katie Lenhart)

Stacey Abrams and the keynote attendees grouped up for a photo

Attendees enjoyed a photo with keynote speaker Stacey Abrams. (Photo By Katie Lenhart)

Shontay Delalue and Stacey Abrams sitting together for a fireside chat

Senior Vice President and Senior Diversity Officer Shontay Delalue sat for a fireside chat with Martin Luther King Jr. keynote speaker Stacey Abrams. (Photo By Kata Sasvari)

Knoelle Higginson leading the Dartmouth Gospel Choir

Guest director Knoelle Higginson led the Dartmouth Gospel Choir in a stirring performance at the Martin Luther King Jr. multifaith celebration at Rollins Chapel. (Photo By Robert Gill)

Baila Diallo and Abdullah Kalonji speaking at a podium

Baila Diallo '28 and Abdullah Kalonji '28 share stories of how their lives have been impacted by Martin Luther King Jr.'s message. (Photo By Robert Gill)

Dr. La-Tarri Canty giving the main address at a podium

Associate Dean for Community Life and Inclusivity La-Tarri Canty speaks at the multifaith celebration. (Photo By Robert Gill)

A small candle being held in front of a blurry background with other candlelight in the background

Students and community members gathered together and lit candles for the MLK multifaith celebration. (Photo By Robert Gill)

Attendees of the celebration silently sitting together with candles lit in remembrance

Attendees of the Rollins Chapel celebration took in the messages and stories in candlelight. (Photo By Robert Gill)