

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: UC Santa Cruz 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation honors and celebrates Dr. King’s legacy while addressing the ongoing struggles for equity, justice, and freedom. This year’s keynote will feature Larry McDonald, a legendary reggae percussionist whose life and career have been defined by rhythm, culture, and the power of music to unite people.

McDonald has been a musical collaborator with Taj Mahal, Peter Tosh, Gil Scott-Heron, Lee “Scratch” Perry, The Skatalites, and many more. Rooted in the vibrant sounds of Jamaica, he expanded his musical journey through time in Trinidad, Mexico, North Oakland, and many other locations before ultimately settling in New York. With each step, McDonald carries a profound respect for the Caribbean’s cultural heritage and a vision of music as a bridge across borders, generations, and struggles for justice.

Free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/uc-santa-cruz-42nd-annual-martin-luther-king-jr-convocation/200029506481048
- **Event Categories**: martin-luther-king-day, live-music, reggae
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://eventreg.ucsc.edu/en/8c5uR8G7/42nd-annual-martin-luther-king-jr-convocation-4a4hKacY9N/overview?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=santa+cruz-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Cruz
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
- **lat**: 36.973781781676
- **long**: -122.02910148865
- **full address**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 711 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3805, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: UC Santa Cruz Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (https://allevents.in/org/uc-santa-cruz-office-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/27358195)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 711 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3805, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** UC Santa Cruz Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** martin-luther-king-day, live-music, reggae
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about UC Santa Cruz 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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