Join us throughout a full day of Keynote events and workshops as the community reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us throughout a full day of Keynote events and workshops as the community reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This year's theme, "Every Step Toward the Goal of Justice" is taken from a larger quote in Dr. King's book, Stride Toward Freedom. In this book, Dr. King writes,
Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Even a superficial look at history reveals that no social advance rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. Every step towards the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals. Without persistent effort, time itself becomes an ally of the insurgent and primitive forces of irrational emotionalism and social destruction. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.
We ask the community to join us for a full day of exploring Dr. King's work.
***The following Monday events have been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 22nd:
Civil Rights Tour Presentation - 1st Year MLK Scholars
Support our first year MLK scholars as they will be presenting on their experiences on the Civil Rights tour in the Southern United States during this past Fall semester.
4pm | Emerson Suites
Keynote: A Blazing Grace: Space, Time, & Justice - John Sims, Artist
For his keynote address, Sims will combine selected readings from his forthcoming memoir on the "Recoloration Proclamation" projection with related short films to present a dynamic journey of forbearing witness, creative resistance and collective healing.
5pm | Emerson Suites
***The following event has been rescheduled for Friday, January 25th:
The People's Movement - Center for Ideas
Drop by for a guided journey though politically current and thought provoking material. One space will feature multimedia learning and interactions, while the other is intended to provide participants with an opportunity to practice mindful contemplation.
11am- 3pm | Klingenstein & Clark Lounges
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Geselle Dominguez at gdominguez@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-7777. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.
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