As part of the CommUNITY Education Program’s commitment to social justice education, we host an annual keynote speaker event and civil rights immersion trip. In past years, the program has arranged trips for students to visit civil rights landmarks and museums in Birmingham, Montgomery, Memphis, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Topeka, Little Rock, Selma, and Tuskeegee.
Civil Rights Immersion Series
2025 MLK, Jr. Civil Rights Immersion Series
The 2025 MLK Immersion Series will explore how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision can inspire actionable steps toward justice and equity today. The series will kick off with a luncheon featuring a keynote speaker during MLK Jr.’s birthday week, offering a chance to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy. The experience will culminate in a spring break trip, where participants will engage in immersive learning and discussions to transform vision into meaningful action. Join us as we move beyond the dream and work toward lasting change.
MLK, JR. Immersion Series Keynote Luncheon
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
12–1:30 p.m.
Maxwell Hall, Cook Center
750 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405
More details to come.
MLK, Jr. Immersion Series Trip to Atlanta, Georgia
March 15–19, 2025
Possible site visits include: The King Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Georgia Aquarium, and Spelman College. More info to come!
The goal of this trip is to provide undergraduate students with an immersive, educational experience that deepens their understanding of the civil rights movement. This is not a tourism excursion, but an opportunity for participants to engage directly with the places, people, and events that shaped this pivotal era in history while fostering meaningful reflection and learning beyond the classroom.
Application period: Nov. 8–29, 2024
Accepted participants will be notified by December 6, 2024.