Candlelight Vigil | 5:30 p.m. | McCorkle Place, around the Old Well | map

Join us as we light candles and honor of the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. with brief speakers and performances.

• Contact: Pier Duncan at pduncan@email.unc.edu
• Sponsor: Theta Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

MLK Keynote Lecture: Dr. Maya Angelou and Presentation of 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship | 6:00 p.m. | Memorial Hall | map | ticket required

A remarkable renaissance woman, Dr. Maya Angelou is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou’s unique power to help people of every orientation span the lines of race. Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics. This event will be sign interpreted.

Maya Angelou Ticket Information: UNC Students: FREE Reserved-Seat Tickets available Tuesday, January 13. UNC Students must present UNC One Card: Two tickets per One Card; Limit 2 One Cards per student. General Public, Faculty, and Staff: FREE Reserved-Seat Tickets available Thursday, January 15. Limit 2 tickets per person. All tickets must be picked up in person from the Memorial Hall box office.

• Memorial Hall Box Office Information: 919-843-3333 (open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday) Note: Box office will be closed on Monday, January 19.
• Sponsors: The Chancellor’s Committee for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, Carolina Union Activities Board, Student Government, Martin Luther King, Jr. Established Lecture Fund, Black Student Movement and Residence Hall Association