Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and Marade
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- Monday, January 20, 2025, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Club 71 of the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Please join us on January 20 for the third annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally & Marade. This year's theme is "Mission Possible". From 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., there will be speeches and musical performances from SDSU students, alumni, and leadership. Jahmal Cole, Founder & CEO of My Block My Hood My City and social justice advocate, will also present the keynote speech. The 'marade' (march and parade) will occur from 11:30 to 12:15. This mile-long walk will be outside if weather permits, so dress accordingly. To wrap up the event, there will be heavy hors d'oeuvres and an opportunity for socialization from 12:15- 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Bobcat of Brookings, First Bank & Trust, Students' Association, SDSU Diversity in Athletics Council, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility.
A 'marade' is a combination of march and parade. It typically includes a large public procession, with a rally and marching band. Often festive in nature, this event is held in honor of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2024 Event
2024 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rally and Marade
- Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Volstorff Ballroom (SSU 101)
On President's Day (rescheduled from MLK Day due to weather) we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event included student and university speakers and a keynote from Rev. France Davis, a prominent civil rights activist. Additionally, there was a 'marade' (march and parade), where attendees participated in a 1-mile outdoor walk across campus to recognize the importance of the civil rights movement. Following the marade, appetizers and warm beverages were provided.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility, Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center, First Bank & Trust, Brookings Bobcat Rentals, Brookings Human Rights Commission, University Program Council, AISC, AISES, ASA, BSA, GSA, IDC and LASA.
CommUNITY Meeting
- Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, in the Pheasant Crest Room (SSU 253)
Rev. France Davis, a prominent member of the civil rights movement, spoke on his experiences as an African American participating in the civil rights movement. There was a Q & A session between the Rev. France Davis and the audience following this informative presentation.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility
Find more information on Rev. France Davis, the MLK Rally and Marade and the CommUNITY Meeting.
2023 Event
Inaugural Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and Marade - 2023
On Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 we hosted the inaugural Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and Marade. The celebration was held in the SDSU University Student Union and included speakers, performances and a marade. We honored the life and legacy of Dr. King as a "Day On, Not a Day Off".
The event was a collaboration between the Brookings Human Rights Commission, Visit Brookings, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility (OMAA), the American Indian Student Center (AISC), the Students' Association Senate and the following student organizations: BSA, LASA, GSA and IDC.
Dr. King's inspiration endures, and we are excited to host the 2nd Annual MLK Jr. Rally and Marade on Jan. 15, 2024. Everyone is welcome and the event will be bigger and better than the first.
