Reginald F. Lewis Museum Hosts KING DAY 2025: “Creative Maladjustment – Moving Forward”
“The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Baltimore, MD — January 16, 2025 – The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture invites the community to commemorate KING DAY 2025 on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the theme “Creative Maladjustment – Moving Forward.”
On what will be a challenging day for many in the Black community, the museum invites attendees to gather in solidarity, reflect on our shared history, and chart a purposeful path forward. Inspired by the powerful words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “There are some things in our society, some things in our world, to which we should never be adjusted,” this year’s event calls for reflection, resilience, and purposeful action against ongoing challenges and injustices.
This year’s celebration also marks the kickoff of the museum’s 20th anniversary year, honoring two decades of living its mission to document, interpret, and preserve the complex experiences and contributions of Black people in Maryland.
The day’s highlight will be a mainstage panel discussion addressing Dr. King’s 1956 call for “creative maladjustment” as a path toward justice. Moderated by Dr. Ida Jones, historian and archivist at Morgan State University. The panel will feature esteemed thought leaders who will explore history, activism, mental health, politics, and religion in the African American community.
In addition to the panel, the museum will honor the legacy of Maryland Civil Rights leader Walter P. Carter, often called the “Martin Luther King, Jr. of Maryland.” His daughter, former Maryland Senator Jill P. Carter, Esq., will share reflections on her father’s pivotal role in the Maryland Movement.
To make the event accessible and inclusive, the museum will offer “Pay Your Own Admission” on KING DAY. Visitors can choose the amount they wish to donate as their admission fee, with all proceeds supporting the museum’s ongoing educational and cultural initiatives.
For more information, visit www.lewismuseum.org, follow the @lewismuseum on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and LinkedIn, or contact Crystal Turner | Director of Communications & External Relations at [email protected].
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About the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture documents, interprets, and preserves the complex experiences, contributions, and culture of Black people in Maryland. The museum serves as a catalyst for sustained change by providing programs, exhibitions, and bold conversations that educate and challenge.
