Paying Tribute to Martin Luther King
Jr.
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Cal State Fullerton’s Department of Afro-Ethnic
Studies is sponsoring a “Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Celebration” to celebrate the life of the late civil
rights leader. |
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| When: |
Friday, Jan. 30, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
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| Where: |
Portola Pavilion A, Titan Student Union |
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| Program: |
Program: 6:30 p.m. – Reception
7 p.m. – CSUF President Milton A. Gordon to introduce
keynote speaker Rev. John McReynolds of 2nd Baptist Church
in Santa Ana, who will speak on the life of Martin Luther
King Jr.
Following McReynolds’ address, students from the Afro-ethnic
studies program will make remarks. Graduate student Doug Wooley
will speak on Rosa Parks and the beginnings of the civil rights
movement; senior John Russo will speak on the application
of King’s dream to today’s society, and senior
Joanna Norton will present a slide show in conjunction with
the speeches.
A performance by the Afro-Ethnic Community Ensemble will conclude
the evening. |
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| Cost: |
The event is open to the public free of charge. |
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“Academic institutions and consortiums
provide an environment that is rooted in the very core of Dr.
King's “I Have a Dream” speech,” said Stan
Breckenridge, lecturer in Afro-ethnic studies. “This event
will celebrate his dream of equality for all on a number of
different layers, such as ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic,
religious and academic disciplines.” |
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| Media Contacts: |
Stan Breckenridge, lecturer in Afro-ethnic studies,
657-278-7003
Elizabeth Martin, Public Affairs, 657-278-3798 or emartin@fullerton.edu |
