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2026 MLK Jr. Committee Members

Keith Kowalka (Chair)

Elwyn C. Lee (Chair)

Beau Trent-Pierce (Chair)

Andre Adams

Grenique Brown

Stephanie Chapa

Ka'charo Cook II

Theresa Escobedo

Jasmine Grant

Jay Giles

Karl Hearne

Alyssa Hernandez

Meli Iracheta-Guerra

Ameda Jalloh

Raven Jones

Cassandra Joseph

Keyera Joseph

Mariesha Keys

Christopher Knight

Ximena Mondragon

Jordan Porter

Byron Ross

Skyla Spence

Rami Toussah

Organization Committee Members - Student Programming Boards, CCA, MVP

2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is an opportunity for the UH Community to celebrate and reflect on the legacy and life of the most consequential civil rights leader: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus departments and student organizations from across campus have put together a wonderful series of events for you to attend. This year's theme is "Hope: The Foundation for Action" .

To deepen your understanding of Dr. King, you can review his biography and a civil rights timeline of his life events or visit the MLK Gallery. By attending the celebratory events and engaging in service projects over the next couple of weeks (by yourself or with others) we hope that reflection finds you and that you may answer the questions, "who were the friends of Dr. King during his lifetime and after?" And, "what actions can I take to commit to demonstrate that I, too, am a friend of the king?"

MLK Celebration Events

MLK Celebration – Gallery Exhibit
A month-long collection of historical photos and visual displays honoring Dr. King’s life, milestones, and legacy. Open for self-guided reflection throughout the celebration period.

  • Location: Student Center South, Shasta Lounge 
  • Time: all day

MLK Celebration – BBQ (Hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity)
A community BBQ hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha, offering food, fellowship, and a welcoming space to honor Dr. King’s legacy together.

  • Location: Legacy Park
  • Time: 11am - 2pm

MLK Celebration – AD Bruce Lunch
A fellowship-centered lunch at the AD Bruce Religion Center, giving the UH community an opportunity to gather, share food, and reflect on unity.

  • Location: AD Bruce Religion Center
  • Time: 11am - 1pm

MLK Celebration – BSU Slam Poetry Night
Hosted by the Black Student Union, join us for a powerful evening featuring student poets uplifting Black expression, resistance, joy, and creativity.

  • Location: Student Center South, Houston Room
  • Time: 6pm - 8pm

MLK Celebration – Movie Night: The Woman King
A screening of The Woman King, presented by the Student Programming Board, with themes of courage, justice, and collective action tied to MLK’s legacy.

  • Location: Student Center South, Theater
  • Time: 6pm - 8:30pm

MLK Celebration – CSAC CommUNITY Program: MLK Game Night!
A fun, interactive night of games and community-building activities celebrating Dr. King’s ideals of connection and togetherness.

  • Location: Student Center South, Multipurpose Room
  • Time: 5pm - 7pm

MLK Celebration – Keynote Podcast: Hope: The Foundation for Action
An engaging live-recorded podcast featuring our keynote guest speaker in conversation with student leaders, exploring how MLK’s practices show up today and inviting audience dialogue.

  • Location: Student Center South, Ballroom
  • Time: 4pm - 5:30pm

MLK Celebration – Day of Service 
A campus-wide volunteer initiative encouraging students to honor Dr. King by engaging in meaningful service projects.

  • Location: Meet at Student Center South, Multipurpose Room
  • Time: TBD

Full schedule and livestream coming soon!