The 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at Goshen College was split into three distinct, student-led parts. First, students held a convocation featuring a variety of different affinity groups, centered around the MLK quote “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”
All photos by Daniel James
Students made signs in preparation for the march.Performances included music, sign language and more.Performances included music, sign language and more.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.Robina Sommers performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” on the piano.The Queen Singers performed a number of songs.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.The Queen Singers performed a number of songs.The Queen Singers performed a number of songs.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.Student leaders of a variety of affinity groups spoke on their views of justice and liberation.The Queen Singers performed a number of songs.The Queen Singers performed a number of songs.The Queen Singers performed a number of songs.
After the convocation, students marched to the Rec-Fit Center, chanting the refrain to “Ella’s Song”: We who believe in freedom / We will not rest!
Once inside the gym, students participated in a number of activities held by the different affinity groups and gathered for food and drink.
One Circle provided information about native land.One Circle provided information about native land.Advocates held a Kahoot! with LGBTQ+ trivia.Students made their own posters and signs with APIDA.BSU held a “privilege race,” highlighting the differences in opportunities that different students have.BSU held a “privilege race,” highlighting the differences in opportunities that different students have.LSU let students define social justice in their own words.Students made their own posters and signs with APIDA.Advocates held a Kahoot! with LGBTQ+ trivia.Advocates held a Kahoot! with LGBTQ+ trivia.Students, staff, faculty and community members gathered around fresh food.BSU held a “privilege race,” highlighting the differences in opportunities that different students have.BSU held a “privilege race,” highlighting the differences in opportunities that different students have.Cyneatha Millsaps and Campus Ministries held a raffle at the end of the celebration.LSU let students define social justice in their own words.Students made their own posters and signs with APIDA.One Circle provided information about native land.Students made their own posters and signs with APIDA.Students made their own posters and signs with APIDA.Cyneatha Millsaps and Campus Ministries held a raffle at the end of the celebration.Cyneatha Millsaps and Campus Ministries held a raffle at the end of the celebration.
