Martin Luther King Events
Voicing the Dream
The MLK Planning Committee is pleased to present and sponsor events that honor the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
GET INVOLVED! Part of Martin Luther King’s legacy is a dedication to service. We hope that the events sponsored in his honor will inspire you to act. Download a list of local organizations (PDF) providing opportunities for action on issues of social justice.
2008 Events
A Multifaith Service in celebration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Johnson Chapel
Friday, February 8th
7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
William H. Gray, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of The College Fund/United Negro College Fund since 1991.
Sponsors:
The Multifaith Council and the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee.
"Raising Our Voices" Community Discussion
Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall
Tuesday, February 12th
7 p.m.
There have been several recent acts of intolerance within Amherst and the greater 5-College community. Incidents of homophobia, racial slurs and the use of symbols of hate--swastikas and nooses--have occurred and, at times, gone unchallenged.
We invite all members of the Amherst College community to attend this important discussion addressing recent act of intolerance and about creating a more inclusive community.
WRITE A QUESTION, CONCERN OR RESPONSE ON THE ORANGE CARDS AROUND CAMPUS OR AT THE EVENT. You could also use this online form to submit a question, concern, or response.
To see submitted questions, concerns, and responses, click here.
Sponsors:
The President's Office and the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee.
Harlem Gospel Choir
Buckley Recital Hall
Friday, February 22th
7 p.m.
Tickets are required and are available for pick-up in room 107, Keefe Campus Center. For more information call 413-542- 5774.
Sponsors:
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee.
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