MLK Leadership Seminar Series: Leadership for Democracy & Justice

Presented by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, we invite you to the Medical School's MLK Leadership Seminar Series to honor the life, legacy, and leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The theme for this year's series is "Leadership for Democracy and Justice," a vital pillar of this year’s campus symposium theme: "Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice." (https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium/)

Running for six sessions from the MLK holiday through the end of Black History Month, this series bridges the gap between leadership scholarship and the urgent understandings required to navigate our modern political landscape. 

Participants will gain the essential tools and theoretical foundations needed to challenge the status quo and lead with purpose in today's society. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your influence into a powerful force for democratic progress and social equity—register today to help solve the equation for a more just world.



I’ve Got the power: The Democratic uses of power

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Taubman Health Science Library, room 2903
Kevin A. Calhoun, PhD

While power is often viewed as a way to control others, this seminar explores how to redefine influence as a force for collective good. Participants will examine the different ways power operates in our society and learn how to shift that authority toward more democratic outcomes. This discussion breaks down the invisible dynamics of influence to show that true leadership is about empowering the people around you. Join us to learn how to harness your own power to drive lasting social change and build a more equitable future.

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