Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture at Harvard

Memorial Church
Harvard Yard
Cambridge
Thu., Oct. 15, 2026, 5:30 – 7 p.m.



Renowned physician scientist, public health leader, and educator Paula A. Johnson is the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecturer. Harvard President Emerita Drew Gilpin Faust will moderate a conversation with the honoree.

In her lecture, "Awakening the Dream Deferred," Dr. Johnson will explore the character, courage, and civic purpose of higher education, and its role in sustaining democracy.

The lecture will take place in the Memorial Church sanctuary followed by a community reception with refreshments.

This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, please register.

Gazette Classification: Community, Lecture, Special Events
Organization/Sponsor: Community and Campus Life
Speaker(s): Paula A. Johnson
Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: No
More info: ccl.harvard.edu…