Learn what’s on Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee’s mind when he delivers the 17th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation Address at Loyola University Maryland in January. Due to a scheduling conflict, the event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 20.

“Spike Lee’s films take a critical look at issues that speak to the heart of Loyola’s Jesuit mission and our enduring commitment to community and social justice,” said Martha Wharton, assistant vice president for academic affairs and diversity. “The way he confronts difficult questions of race and gender relations, in particular, forces us to engage directly in sometimes uncomfortable, but truly essential, dialogue on these challenging topics.”

Loyola has sponsored a Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation since 1993. Previous speakers include author and University of Pennsylvania professor Michael Eric Dyson, singer Bernice Johnson Reagon, and writer Octavia Butler.

The event includes a question-and-answer session. General admission tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Student and group discount tickets are available through the Loyola box office.

For more information, contact the office of academic affairs and diversity at 410-617-5757.