Join
UConn’s Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights for the
2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Legacy Convocation, a vibrant evening of reflection, art, and celebration. Together, we honor Dr. King’s enduring vision of justice, equity, and beloved community through inspiring performances and the presentation of the
2026 MLK Legacy Awards, recognizing those who embody his principles of nonviolence, service, and social change.
Theme: Rooted in Community, Rising in Joy
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through collective strength, creative expression, and the power of joyful resistance.
Friday, January 30 · 6:30 PM · Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
This year’s celebration will feature music, spoken word, and poetry from exceptional Connecticut + UConn talent, including:
Six Connecticut Poet Laureates — Atom Rush (Brookfield), Nadia Sims (Manchester), Sharmont “Influence” Little (New Haven), Frederick-Douglass Knowles II (Hartford), Michael “Chief” Peterson (New Britain), and Joshua “AnUrbanNerd” Brown (New London)
Spoken Word Artists — Lynnette Elizabeth Johnson, Tymani Pinkston, and Carl Dean
Musical Performances — Isaac Barber, Faith Walker-Tate, and the Voices of Freedom
Come share in an evening that uplifts the spirit, celebrates community, and reminds us of the joyful resistance that fuels enduring change.
This event is free and open to the public.
If you have any questions, please email diversity@uconn.edu.
For more information, contact: UConn OICR at diversity@uconn.edu