2022 MLK Celebrations

The Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Institutional Diversity invites OSU students, faculty and staff to join us in Jan. 2022 for the activities and events we have planned to honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Schedule of Events

Below is a comprehensive schedule of activities, contests and events for the 2022 MLK Celebrations. We will continue to update the full list as more information is made available. 

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Jan. 6, 2022

Submission due date - Essay Contest

What “acts” will you take to contribute to the march toward a more just and equitable society? What goals and outcomes would you seek? How could you measure the success of these efforts? How could the University support you in those efforts?

 

1^st place – $1,500

2^nd place - $1,000

3^rd place - $500

 

The submission period will begin on Nov. 16 2021 and will close on Jan. 6 2022 at 5 p.m. All winners will be notified by Jan. 10 2022 and will need to have their pieces turned in to (location) by Jan. 12 2022.

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Jan. 7, 2022

Submission due date - Advocacy through Artivism

In celebration of MLK Day, the Division of Student Affairs Diversity Programming Committee is hosting the 2022 OSU Advocacy through Artivism Contest. Art winners will be announced on Jan. 20 at the celebration's keynote address.

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Jan. 17, 2022

Community Service Project - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

 

Sign up forms:

• • Family Resource Center

  • Habitat for Humanity

  • Mt. Zion Church

 

MLK Day March - 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. 

Meet in front of Spears School of Business

• March route details to be provided closer to event

• Student Keynote Address by Chideha Kanu on the steps of The McKnight Center

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Jan. 20, 2022

An Evening with Soledad O'Brien - 6 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

• Vocal performance by OSU student ensemble Pokeappella 

• Announcement of the art and essay contest winners

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Jan. 22, 2022

Free Excursion to Tulsa's Greenwood District

• Learn about Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre

• Full tour details and itinerary

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Feb. 24, 2022

GREENWOOD: A CENTURY OF RESILIENCE - 7:30 p.m.

National Geographic Live Speaker Series at The McKnight Center

• A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, archaeologist Alicia Odewale is uncovering stories of resilience in the hundred years since the attack on Black Wall Street in the city’s vibrant Greenwood district