2026 Commemoration Week Events

Grand Valley's MLK Commemoration Week is led by the Division of People, Equity, and Culture.

UPDATE: The keynote presentation by Derrick Johnson is scheduled for March 18
This event will be livestreamed. Click this link to join the presentation.

Wednesday, March 18, 10 a.m
Keynote Speaker Derrick Johnson
Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room 

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, is a native of Detroit. Johnson has served as NAACP president since 2017. A longstanding leader of the NAACP, he has helped guide the organization through a period of re-envisioning and reinvigoration. 

Grand Valley’s MLK Commemoration Week Executive Planning Committee is committed to a policy of equal access to programs, facilities and services. If you require additional assistance or accommodations, contact the Division of People, Equity, and Culture at (616) 331-2151.