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Events

Dr. Martin speaks to universities, faith communities, and organizations about leadership development, mentorship, and how greatness develops

Speaking

Contact Lyceum Agency for speaking opportunities.

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Topics

  • The History of Evangelicalism and Race in America

  • The Civil Rights Movement in American History and Memory

  • The FBI and the Religious Crusade Against Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • How the FBI Aided and Abetted the Rise of Modern Evangelicalism

  • Religion and the Civil Rights Movement

  • Why Evangelicals Resist LGBTQ Gains and How to Change It

  • The FBI’s Long War Against Black Freedom Struggles: From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter


Formats

  • Keynote Presentations

  • Schools, University Lectures, & Campus Events

  • Faith Community Programs

  • Youth & Leadership Conferences

  • Virtual/Remote Presentations

  • Commencement & Graduation Addresses

  • Book Club & Educator Q&As (virtual)

Past Events ...

    Stanford University Baccalaureate Ceremony
    Stanford University Baccalaureate Ceremony
    Sat, Jun 13
    Memorial Church
    Dr. Martin will be speaking at "Celebrating Stanford: Baccalaureate." The Office for Religious & Spiritual Life celebrates life’s big moments at Stanford by hosting our University's annual Baccalaureate celebration.
    Palo Alto, CA
    Palo Alto, CA
    Wed, Jun 10
    First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto
    Join Dr. Martin at the First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto
    Marin County, CA
    Marin County, CA
    Tue, Jun 09
    Mill Valley Public Library
    Join Dr. Marting at Mill Valley Library, Marin County, CA
    San Francisco, CA at The Commonwealth Club World Affairs
    San Francisco, CA at The Commonwealth Club World Affairs
    Wed, Jun 03
    Commonwealth Club, TR Rock Auditorium
    We know who Martin Luther King, Jr. became, but who was he at the beginning of his life? How did his youth inform his outlook and his approach to activism and service?
    San Jose Rotary Club
    San Jose Rotary Club
    Wed, May 27
    San Jose Rotary Club
    Join Dr. Martin at San Jose Rotary Club
    KALW Litquake, San Francisco
    KALW Litquake, San Francisco
    Tue, May 26
    220 Montgomery St
    Dr. Martin joins KALW Litquake, San Francisco
    Menlo Park, CA
    Menlo Park, CA
    Thu, May 14
    Kepler's Books
    Join Dr. Martin at Kepler's Books Store, Menlo Park, CA
    Lawrenceville, NJ
    Lawrenceville, NJ
    Wed, May 13
    Location is TBD
    Before the Dream: The Untold Story of Young Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Washington, DC
    Washington, DC
    Tue, May 12
    Politics and Prose Bookstore
    Join Dr. Martin at Politics and Prose in Washington, DC
    Atlanta, GA
    Atlanta, GA
    Mon, May 11
    Auburn Avenue Research Library
    Join Dr. Martin at the Atlanta Auburn Avenue Research Library
    Saint Louis, MO
    Saint Louis, MO
    Sat, May 09
    St. Louis Public Library - Central Libra
    Join Dr. Martin at the St. Louis Public Library
    Baltimore, MD
    Baltimore, MD
    Thu, May 07
    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central Libra
    Join Dr. Marting at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MD, moderated by Karsonya Wise Whitehead, host of Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA 88.9 FM
    Dallas, TX
    Dallas, TX
    Wed, May 06
    The Dallas Institute of Humanities & Cul
    Join Dr. Martin at The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
    Stanford Black Alumni Summit
    Stanford Black Alumni Summit
    Sat, May 02
    Stanford University
    Dr. Martin speaks at the 2026 Stanford Black Alumni Summit, "Together, We Rise"
    Los Altos,CA
    Los Altos,CA
    Thu, Apr 02
    Rotary Club of Los Altos
    Join Dr. Martin at the Rotary Club of Los Altos.
    Rutgers, Camden, NJ
    Rutgers, Camden, NJ
    Thu, Jan 29
    Campus Center, Rutgers Camden
    The Beyond the Dream Series Continues Jan. 29 with “Young King”
    Trinity University
    Trinity University
    Thu, Jan 22
    Stieren Theater, Trinity University
    Trinity University, Stieren Theater, hosts the 2026 MLK Jr. Commemorative Lecture featuring Dr. Lerone A. Martin.
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