"Integrating into a Burning House": Martin's Great Fear and The Challenge Before Us

Mon Jan 19 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503 | Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Public Library
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"Integrating into a Burning House": Martin's Great Fear and The Challenge Before Us
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Join us for a powerful and timely public lecture by Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks, who will explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's haunting concern toward the end of his life—that the United States had become “a burning house.” Dr. Jelks will examine the democratic challenges we face locally, regionally, and nationally. We Are Lit will be selling books at the event.
This program is supported by the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation and the Wege Foundation.
"Integrating into a Burning House": Martin's Great Fear and The Challenge Before Us
Monday, January 19, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE

Únase a nosotros para una conferencia pública poderosa y oportuna del Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks, quien explorará la inquietante preocupación del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hacia el final de su vida: que los Estados Unidos se había convertido en "una casa en llamas." El Dr. Jelks examinará los desafíos democráticos que enfrentamos a nivel local, regional y nacional. We Are Lit venderá libros en el evento.
Este programa cuenta con el apoyo de la Fundación de la Biblioteca Pública de Grand Rapids y la Fundación Wege.
"Integrarse en una casa en llamas": el gran miedo de Martin y el desafío que tenemos ante nosotros
Lunes, 19 de enero, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Biblioteca Principal - 111 Library St NE
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