Lineup of Purdue activities honoring MLK to include Day of Service; free Dance Theatre of Harlem performance; programs focusing on diversity, inclusion and belonging

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is an enduring testament to the pursuit of justice. A prominent leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, King dedicated his life to advancing equality and dismantling racial segregation. Purdue University will celebrate that legacy Jan. 15-20 during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week through a series of events, performances and programs that draw into focus his life’s work on civil rights, social justice and community service.

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