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Several Activities Planned to Commemorate MLK Holiday

Dr. Clarence Sutton
January 10, 2024

Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with AAMU

Alabama A&M University will honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the upcoming holiday weekend. Superintendent of Huntsville City Schools, Dr. Clarence Sutton, will be the guest speaker at the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Tuesday, January 16, at 12:30 p.m. in Buchanan Hall Auditorium.

Sutton is a veteran of public education with nearly 30 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and central office administrator. The longtime educator and administrator believes in the power of partnerships with businesses and community organizations to enhance student learning and develop potential workforce opportunities for students after high school.

The campus will be closed Monday, January 15, but Bulldogs everywhere can celebrate through several events:

Huntsville MLK Jr. Parade
Saturday, January 13, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Downtown Huntsville
Ft. the AAMU Marching Maroon and White Band

HBCU Culture Battle of the Bands 
Sunday, January 14, 4:00 p.m. 
State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA
Ft. the AAMU Marching Maroon and White Band 

Bridge Builder Classic 
Monday, January 15, 4:00 p.m.
Mitchell Center – Mobile, AL
AAMU Basketball vs. Alabama State  

2024 AAMU Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 
Tuesday, January 16, 12:30 p.m.
Buchanan Hall Auditorium 
Speaker: Dr. Clarence Sutton 

For more information, contact studentactivities@aamu.edu

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