We Celebrate! Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025

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On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 95th birthday. We commemorate his life, legacy, and steadfast commitment to fighting for freedom, civil rights, and equality for all people.

In the spirit of Dr. King, the W.A. Franke Honors College is inspired to activate our values: Seek. Connect. Create. Evolve. Celebrate. We encourage students to seek opportunities to learn more about Dr. King and the history of his work and the impact it has had on our country and community. Connect with others to learn and experience new things. Create new experiences that will bring new ways to express information and ideas. Evolve and grow by doing things that may be new or uncomfortable with the hope that it will strengthen individual growth. And celebrate the successes.

Because Dr. King was a person of action, you are encouraged to do something, big or small, to contribute to realizing his dream. In the spirit of Dr. King’s family, they hope that the holiday, January 20th, is a day on, not a day off. Do what you can.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In community,

Cheree Meeks, EdD
Assistant Dean | Programs, Diversity, and Inclusion
W.A. Franke Honors College

Consider participating in community events in celebration of Dr. King:

Tucson MLK Celebration 2025  

Monday, January 20 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Reid Park 

The commemorative march begins around Reid Park, followed by Celebration at Reid Park Outdoor Performing Center. The festival includes community leaders, speeches, performances, vendors, resources, and a good time with fellow community members! Contact Dr. Cheree Meeks if you have any questions about the celebration.

City of Tucson: Team Up to Clean Up 

Monday, January 20 | 9:00am – 11:00am | 4658 E. Calle Aurora | RSVP

Join the City of Tucson, community volunteers, and residents for this fun event to make our community cleaner and more beautiful. Learn more about their other upcoming volunteer activities!