Celebrating the life and legacy of MLK

Photo of Valerie Jarrett

Each year, Case Western Reserve University honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a celebration that includes a range of activities including workshops, films, panel discussions and acclaimed speakers. In support of the MLK Celebrations, the library offers a selection of resources on the featured keynote speaker. Read more about the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, the Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Barack Obama Foundation on the library’s guide.  

If you want to learn more about the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., explore additional books and other media in the library's catalog with an author search, and find primary sources and non-fiction writings by major American black leaders online through databases such as the African American Studies Center Database or Black Thought and Culture.