UAlbany Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: Michael Eric Dyson
Schedule
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
University At Albany | Albany, NY
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Public intellectual, distinguished professor and cultural critic, Michael Eric Dyson has written more than 25 books, including seven New York Times bestsellers, addressing topics from figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, 2Pac, and Barack Obama to broad issues of race, culture, and justice in America.Michael Eric Dyson
7 p.m. Thursday, February 19
University at Albany
Campus Center West West Auditorium
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany NY 12222
Free. Registration required.
His work has garnered prestigious honors such as the Langston Hughes Medal, American Book Award, Southern Book Award, NAACP Image Awards, and recognition from major reviewers and media outlets.holds advanced academic appointments in African American and Diaspora Studies, Ethics and Society, and is the NEH Centennial Chair. Dyson taught at prominent institutions such as Princeton, Brown, Columbia, and Georgetown, earning acclaim for his scholarship, teaching, and public engagement.
Beyond academia, Dyson is a celebrated preacher, lecturer, and media commentator, regularly appearing on major radio and television programs, and contributing to leading publications including the New York Times and Chicago Sun-Times. Renowned for his eloquence and insight, Dyson blends scholarly rigor with cultural relevance, influencing conversations on race, democracy, and social change across the nation.
The event is coordinated by the Division of Inclusive Excellence, with support from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Student Association, Honors College, Office of Communications and Marketing, and the NYS Writers Institute.
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