Maryville University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion in Student Life held its annual 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. The conversation emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion as core values, while also criticizing the misinterpretation of Dr. King's vision and emphasizing the need for transformative change. The discussion also addressed the issue of racism in America, highlighting the need to recognize it as a problem that needs to be actively managed, and the importance of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by taking personal responsibility for a more just America.