The annual 2024 MLK Symposium at UW–Madison took place with a sense of urgency and an air of renewed commitment, as speakers and participants alike spoke of the need to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and heed his call for vigilance in the fight for social justice. At a time when those seeking to advance diversity, equity and inclusion are facing many challenges, the need for everyone to play a part in creating a welcoming environment for all was a theme throughout the event. More than 350 guests were in attendance at Wisconsin Union Theater’s Shannon Hall, with an additional 150-plus people viewing the event online. The symposium, co-hosted by UW–Madison’s Student Affairs and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) in partnership with the Wisconsin Union Theater, celebrates King’s legacy and each year features a speaker who reflects upon how his teachings have informed that person’s work or life experience...
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