Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Convocation
Come celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and learn how his principles are still relevant today. The King Philosophy is a global vision that advocates equality for everyone, peaceful resolution of conflict and an end to poverty, racism and intolerance. The program will include music by The People and a presentation of the Advancing One Community Awards. Iowa State alumnus Arnold Woods III of Des Moines will serve as the keynote speaker. Woods has been active in national and local branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. A reception will follow.
Other events featured in the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series include:
[b]Monday, January 21 - 6 pm - Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road, Ames
Community Birthday Celebration[/b]
Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition!
[b]Thursday, January 31 - 8 pm - Great Hall, Memorial Union
[url=http://lectures.iastate.edu/lecture/27553]Race, Racism and Race Relations in America - Michael Eric Dyson[/b][/url]
Michael Eric Dyson is one of our nation's most influential black scholars, cultural critics and public intellectuals. He is University Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University and the author of sixteen books, including [i]April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Death and How It Changed America.[/i]