Film & Discussion moderated by Dr. Brett Johnson, MHU Associate Professor of Sociology "At the River I Stand" (58 min) a film about the Memphis garbage workers' strike that brought MLK to Memphis where he was assassinated--includes footage of King's last speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop." Addresses economic struggles of the black working class […]

All are invited to join the 10th annual MLK Jr Day hike up Bailey Mountain. We will leave from 889 Forest St and pause periodically to read excerpts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 speech "I Have Been to the Mountaintop." Allow 2.5 hours for the entire hike and return, rated moderate. Wear warm […]

Come and test your knowledge of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. against your peers! And/or come to learn more about this American icon and the black civil rights movement. Come alone or with friends. People will be divided into teams for this fun trivia event. Run by MHU’s Trivia Master, Dr. Brett Johnson. In the […]