Durham City-County Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Employee Observance Program

North Carolina Central University Chancellor Dr. Karrie G. Dixon will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Dixon was named the 13th chancellor of North Carolina Central University on June 6, 2024. She was elected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors following her nomination by the University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans. She began her appointment on July 1, 2024. Dr. Dixon was appointed the 12th chief executive officer and 7th chancellor of Elizabeth City State University on December 14, 2018. Before her appointment, she served as the interim chancellor from April 9, 2018, after having played a crucial role as co-lead on the ECSU New Directions Phase 2 Operational Team since early 2017. Dr. Dixon is the first woman to serve as Chancellor at two UNC System institutions.

All are welcome to attend this program, which will include musical selections and remarks from local leaders and elected officials.