The theme for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly Jan. 11, 2018, is “The Path We Are On: Civil Rights 1969-2017.” Next year marks the 50th anniversary of King’s assassination, and the upcoming anniversary inspired this year’s theme, which will focus on activism over the past 50 years.

The Black Students’ Association will host auditions for performances Dec. 14-15. The club is looking for acts that have clear connections to the civil rights movement.

Saige Porter, president of BSA and a member of the assembly planning committee, wants student to understand the work that the community has to participate in to attain equality.

“We hope students get an understanding of activism in different cultures and what that looks like and what we can do as a community,” Saige said.