25th MLK Jr. Social Justice Lecture & Award (SOLD OUT)

Join us as we honor the legendary director Spike Lee

The MLK Jr. Social Justice Lecture & Award celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King, featuring a speaker of African descent who is distinguished for social justice advocacy. This year we will be honoring the legendary director Spike Lee who will be in conversation with Heather Andrea Williams.

Spike Lee is a five-time Oscar nominee (Do The Right Thing for Original Screenplay, 4 Little Girls for Documentary Feature, BlacKkKlansman for Picture, Director and Best Adapted Screenplay-Winner) and was awarded an Honorary Oscar in 2015 for his lifetime achievement and contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he is a tenured Professor of Film and Artistic Director. Lee’s Production Company 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks is based in Da Republic of Brooklyn, NY.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

All bags will be subject to search, see full list of prohibited items here.

Everyone must have government-issued identification

No ‘large’ bags (e.g. wallets and small clutch-style bags are permitted)