Students encouraged to reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Caitlin Bridgers

Martin Luther King Junior (MLK) Day is a nationally celebrated holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, which falls this year on Monday, January 16, and gives Wesleyan students an extended weekend. Although nice to have a day off of school, there is so much more value to be found in this day by reflecting, remembering, and seeking to learn more about the mission of MLK.

When interviewed about the meaning and significance of MLK Day, High School Diversity Coordinator Dr. Isiah Hill said, “I remember being 13 years old when MLK Day became a national holiday. I admired Dr. King because he lived his life to give me the chance to live a better life, and a day of recognition and acknowl-