

The MLK Celebration is one that Texas Tech has been committed to celebrating through the past years, even through COVID-19, as the events have largely shifted to an online format.

That is MLK’s charge and his legacy living through each of us.” Each of us has the power, and ability to make the world a little better for others. “The theme this year recenters our focus on our individual roles and responsibilities in advancing the work and furthering the call to be servant leaders and agents of change.

Sumner, chief diversity officer and vice president of the Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Texas Tech. “Every year we have an opportunity to reflect, renew and re-engage in celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Carol A. The week’s events are presented by the Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DDEI) and University Student Housing. The week offers the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities a chance to reflect on the life and legacy of MLK. Texas Tech University will host Martin Luther King Jr.

The adult meal program will not be offered on Monday, but will resume normally on Tuesday. The Buddy Holly Center, Silent Wings Museum and the Garden & Arts Center will also be closed Monday with normal hours and operations resuming Tuesday. Normal operations will resume Tuesday.Īll Lubbock Public Library locations will be closed Monday. Monday residential trash collection will be picked up on Tuesday, and Tuesday's routes will be picked up on Wednesday.Ĭity of Lubbock Drop-off Recycling, Citizen Convenience Stations and both landfill facilities will be closed Monday. Normal operations will resume Tuesday.Īs city, state and federal offices are closed for the holiday Monday, Texas Tech will kick off a week of celebrations honoring the late civil rights leaders. City of Lubbock Offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
