The Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and Marade is a signature annual event hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. Held each year on the federal holiday celebrating Dr. King's birthday, the event features powerful speeches from students, campus leaders, and a distinguished keynote speaker. Following the rally, participants join in a peaceful "marade" through the campus, standing united in both remembrance and action, carrying forward Dr. King's vision of justice and equality for all.
What is a 'Marade'?
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.
2025 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and Marade
- 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 成人视频 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, 成人视频 Diversity in Athletics Council, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility.
2024 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally & Marade
Rally and Marade
- Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Volstorff Ballroom (SSU 101)
CommUNITY Meeting
- Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, in the Pheasant Crest Room (SSU 253)
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility
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 成人视频 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.
