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"A Long, Long Way": Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 60th Anniversary SMU Visit Commemoration

by Social Change and Intercultural Engagement

Academic/Educational/Learning Educational and Awareness Lecture/Presentation

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

6 PM – 8 PM CST (GMT-6)

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March 17, 1966, was a monumental day in SMU history. It was then that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited campus and gave a nearly one-hour speech to a sold-out McFarlin Auditorium about “The Future of Integration.” 

In commemoration of Dr. King’s 60th anniversary visit, Social Change and Intercultural Engagement (SCIE) invites the SMU and the local community to an impactful and educational evening in the same venue where he spoke.

The event will be a two-part event. The first part will provide historical context, showcasing documents and photos that chronicled his visit, as well as archived high-quality audio excerpts from his speech that night. The second portion is a moderated panel discussion featuring SMU and local clergy who will reflect on the significance of Dr. King’s visit and speech in 1966, as well as the relevance of his message today in 2026.    

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