Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Legacy Convocation

Speaker: 
The Fierce Urgency of Now | Alisha Gordon
 
21 Jan 2016
 
3:30 PM
 
Sun Room, Memorial Union

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and learn how his global vision of equality for everyone remains relevant today. This year's program features Alisha L. Gordon, a writer, teacher, and scholar-activist whose work explores the intersection of faith and culture through conversations about race, popular culture, and spirituality. Gordon earned a Masters in Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University with a focus in religious education. Gordon's commitment to social justice has led her to work with marginalized communities both globally and in the United States. She writes frequently for digital and print publications such as The Huffington Post and UrbanFaith.com. The Advancing One Community Awards will also be presented. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.


Other events featured in the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series include: [b][url=http://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lecture/37836] Let Freedom Ring - Carillon Concert[/url][/b] Wednesday, January 13, 11:50 am, Central Campus A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King. Tin-Shi Tam, carilloneur. [b][url=http://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lecture/37837] Community Birthday Celebration[/url][/b] Monday, January 18, 5:30 pm, Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road, Ames Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition! After sharing birthday cake, the program begins at 6:30 pm. [b][url=http://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lecture/35625] Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Convocation[/url][/b] Thursday, January 21, 3:30 pm, Sun Room, Memorial Union Come celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and learn how his global vision of equality for everyone remains relevant today. The Advancing One Community Awards will also be presented [b][url=http://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lecture/37490] Social Justice, Public Service and the Search for a Life That Matters – Wes Moore[/url][/b] Monday, January 25, 8:00 pm, Great Hall, Memorial Union