ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host its 19th annual celebration of the legacy of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, January 16. The public is welcome. Admission is free.
The event will be 3:30-5 p.m. in the open space on the second floor of WCC’s Student Center and will feature the announcement of the 2025 Equity in Action Awards as well as live music and refreshments. The campus is located at 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. View a campus map for building locations.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Living King’s Legacy: Making the Dream a Reality.”
The Equity in Action Awards are presented during the annual MLK Celebration and honor WCC employees and community members who embody the college’s mission to make a positive difference in people’s lives by exemplifying the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically in the areas of advocacy, leadership and service.
WCC’s Jazz Ensemble and Matasha Allen will deliver a musical tribute during the program, and the Jazz Ensemble will also perform before and after the celebration.
IF YOU GO
What: MLK Celebration
When: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, January 16
Where: Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Student Center, 2nd floor open space. View a campus map for building locations.
About Washtenaw Community College
Washtenaw Community College (WCC), Ann Arbor, Michigan, educates students through a wide range of associate and certificate programs in areas such as liberal arts, health care, business, STEM, advanced transportation and mobility. WCC offers accelerated and online programs to meet student needs. The college also works through community, business and union partnerships to develop highly specialized training programs to meet the region’s workforce talent needs.
For more information about Washtenaw Community College, visit www.wccnet.edu.
