St. Olaf will honor the lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. with series of events Martin Luther King Jr. Day at St. Olaf College is an opportunity to honor Rev. King’s lessons by carving intentional spaces to engage in discourse around social justice, oppression, community, and social change. There are a number of opportunities this year for our community to come together and work in service and support those who are disenfranchised. All are encouraged to join in action, activities, and conversation in the lead up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18. “In light of the events we witnessed and experienced this week and the last few months, it is more important than ever to not let injustice, hate, and violence dictate our future,” says Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion Director María Pabón Gautier. “We have a lot of work to do as a community and country. I see the events happening on Monday, January 18 as an opportunity to engage in this work and find spaces to heal, grow, listen, and learn.”