Join us at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for the Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration!
Detroit, MI - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History warmly invites you to join us for our annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy on Monday, January 20th, 2025.
Experience a day filled with reflection, inspiration, and community as we honor Dr. King's vision and impact on our society. Come together with others to commemorate his enduring contributions to the fight for equality and justice.
This year's theme "The Strength to Dream: Resilience in the Legacy of Dr. King," highlights his courage and determination in facing adversity. As we come together to honor Dr. King's commitment to justice, equality, and peace, we are reminded of his deep belief in the power of resilience, unity, and love to create lasting change in our world.
The day features a series of ticketed and free events, offering activities for all ages. As we commemorate Dr. King's profound contributions, we’ll embrace our shared responsibility to promote justice and equality and reaffirm our collective commitment to carrying forward his legacy.
View a full schedule of events below:
- Annual Prayer Breakfast (ticketed event)
8:00am – 9:00am (Rotunda)
- Exhibitions Open (admissions tickets required)
9:00am – 5:00pm (All galleries open)
- Wright in Sight: MLK Day AR Treasure Hunt (free participation)
All Day (9am – 5pm)
- The Wright Conversations Featuring LaTosha Brown (ticketed event)
9:30am (General Motors Theater)
- Art as a Bridge: Healing and Unity Workshop (all ages, free event)
10am – 2pm (5 sessions) (Latimer Café)
- Film Screening and Talk Back: The Evers (free event)
11:30 am - 1:30 pm (GM Theater)
- Read for Justice: MLK Family Storytelling Celebration (free event)
Three Reading Slots (12pm – 1pm; 2pm – 3pm; 4pm – 5pm) (Wright Community Room)
- Step into the Story: The Montgomery Bus Boycott (free event)
Two performance times (1pm – 2pm; 3pm – 4pm (Wright Community Room)
- Soul of the Dream: A Night Honoring MLK (free event – registration required)
7:00pm – 9:00pm: General Motors Theater
The Wright Museum’s celebration of festivities is anchored in honoring, reflecting, and celebrating the legacy of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King's principles and practice lay at the core of today's movement for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For tickets and registration information, please visit thewright.org
About the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History was founded in 1965 and is in the heart of Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center. The Wright Museum’s mission is to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture — the museum’s 22,000 square foot, immersive core exhibit — is one of the largest, single exhibitions surveying the history of African Americans. The Wright Museum houses over 35,000 artifacts and archival materials and offers more than 300 public programs and events annually.
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Media Contacts:
Char Yates
Director of Media Relations
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
cyates@thewright.org
313.494-5839
Kelly Miner
Marketing & Communications Manager
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
kminer@thewright.org
313.494.5865