Prescribing Change: Addressing the Impact of Bias on Change
An educational session hosted by the Center for Health Justice and Bioethics in Collaboration with the Urban Bioethics Interest Group, where participants will have the opportunity to learn about and obtain resources to contact representatives or email them in real-time.
Date/Time: January 8, 12 pm – 1 pm
Location: North Philadelphia Campus, MERB 217
A Conversation with Linn Washington
Award-winning journalist and Lew Klein College of Media and Communication Journalism Professor Linn Washington Jr. will lead a powerful MLK Month keynote exploring the role of storytelling in movements for justice. Drawing on decades of reporting on civil rights, race-based disparities, and community resilience, Washington will discuss how narratives shape understanding, and how we can use our voices to advance Dr. King’s legacy today.
Date/Time: January 15, 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Location: North Philadelphia Campus, MERB 105
Activism Meets Health Justice: An Afternoon of Health Screenings at Zion Baptist Church
A Collaboration with Temple Health, Temple School of Pharmacy, Temple School of Dentistry & multiple HSC Student Orgs
Date/Time: January 18, 12 pm -2 pm
Location: Zion Baptist Church, 3600 N Broad St
Martin Luther King Day Activism & Service
Keynote, workshops and service, featuring Jeanie Garcia, Executive Director of Promise Neighborhoods 'Title'.
Date/Time: January 21, 12pm-1pm
Location: St. Luke's Campus, Estes LR 1 & 2
Support the Student-Led Interprofessional Care Center (SLICC) Professional Development MLK & Service
Date/Time: January 22, 5-5:30pm
Location: St. Luke's Campus, SLICC Allentown
MLK Breakfast Reception at Lehigh
Date/Time: January 23, 9am-10:30am
Location: St. Luke's Campus, Lamberton Hall Great Room
Activism in Action: Putting Health Justice into Practice
A Lunchtime talk hosted by the Community Service Board in Collaboration with Partners in Health.
Date/Time: January 27, 12:00 pm– 1:00 pm
Location: North Philadelphia Campus, MERB 217
An Art as Activism Showcase
Date/Time: January 30, 12:00 pm– 1:30 pm (performances)
Location: North Philadelphia Campus, MERB Lobby MERB 105