Martin Luther King (MLK) Week

At Northfield Mount Hermon, MLK Day is expanded to MLK Week, filled with learning and activities dedicated to the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — reflecting our commitment to inclusivity, learning for life, and service. 

From the school’s earliest days, “there's always been this acknowledgement of the importance of diversity, of having people coming from all over the country, all over the globe,” says NMH Dean of Equity and Social Justice James Greenwood. MLK Week is an important opportunity to reaffirm NMH’s commitment to inclusivity and justice.     

MLK Week 2025 included community conversations with Dr. Bertice Berry, a sociologist, author, and storyteller who brings her unique skills to topics including diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and with Dr. Francis Gourrier, who spoke about the film “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks." The film was also the topic of teach-ins during the week. 

The NMH community also enjoyed performances by the NMH Jazz Band and by the Camerata Baltimore gospel choir, whose members led an energetic gospel workshop and master class for students, faculty, and staff before their concert. 

The week of events is planned by students, led by the Student Diversity Committee and in cooperation with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.