# Event Details - **Event Name**: CU Boulder Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a leading antiracist scholar, historian, author and founding director of the Howard InstituteAbout this EventThis year’s theme –“Imagining Tomorrow: Afro-Futurist Visions of Community, Creativity and Collective Care”– emerges from Dr. King’s expansive vision of justice and community interconnectedness. Embracing Afro-Futurist frameworks, critical theories, and ancestral rhythms, the convocation will explore creative expressions of justice, community wellness and intergenerational care. Participants will engage in imaginative practices rooted in historical awareness and contemporary relevance, envisioning just futures for diverse communities at CU Boulder and beyond.In a moderated discussion setting, the keynote will examine Dr. King’s lesser-explored writings on economic justice, global solidarity and radical imagination, and will connect these concepts to contemporary Afro-Futurist visions of equitable, sustainable communities.Keynote SpeakerDr. Ibram X. Kendi is the Director of the Howard University Institute for Advanced Study. He is an acclaimed historian whose powerful insights are reshaping our understanding of racism and anti-racism. Through a compelling blend of scholarship and storytelling, Dr. Kendi invites readers and audiences to engage in a meaningful dialogue about the history of oppressive systems and how they have shaped societies for generations.Dr. Kendi is the author of many highly acclaimed books including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, making him the youngest ever winner of that award. Stamped from the Beginning is a monumental work that traces the development and dissemination of racist ideologies throughout American history. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between racist ideas, power dynamics, and resistance movements. The book was made into a Netflix documentary that was shortlisted for an Academy Award and an Emmy Award.Kendi's full bio is available on the Convocation Webpage.SponsorsThis program is sponsored by the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS), the Center for Cultural Connections and Community (The Center) and the Office of Leadership Support and Programming.Security and Bag PolicyThere is a for the event. All guests will have to pass through security screening and metal detectors to enter the venue.ParkingInformation on parking will be provided closer to the event date. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boulder/cu-boulder-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-convocation-2026/100001976900203726 - **Event Categories**: martin-luther-king-day, art, literary-art, it, health-wellness, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boulder - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: Macky Auditorium Concert Hall - **lat**: 40.0099788 - **long**: -105.2727874 - **full address**: Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CU Boulder Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7a9194bad371cc3bd4279730e0ab289d2b3a21203f02dd09234c321f46effd78-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc3c3c3-gmir.jpg?v=1765864106 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CU Boulder Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026 being held? - **A:** CU Boulder Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026 takes place on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CU Boulder Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026? - **A:** CU Boulder Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026 is organized by CU Boulder, OSVC-DEI. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CU Boulder Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boulder, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If CU Boulder Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "CU Boulder Rev. 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