September 18, 2024

DREAM. LIVE. CHANGE. honors commitment to act, serve and engage Dr. King’s dream

by Tori Metzger

Capital staff, students and faculty eagerly prepare for “DREAM. LIVE. CHANGE.”  the theme of the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Learning, on Monday, Jan. 21.The Office of Multicultural Affairs coordinates the day’s events not only for Capital affiliates, but also for citizens of surrounding communities. Everyone is welcome to join the Capital community in attending events throughout the day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From 8-9 a.m. there will be a community gathering in the Schneider Lounge in the Harry C. Moores Campus Center to kick-start the day. Reverend Jamal Harrison Bryant, founder of Empowerment Temple, an active program which empowers the world, will begin the keynote speech at 9 a.m. in Mees Hall.

A long list of campuswide workshops will last from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., educating attendees on important and interesting topics that are relevant to Dr. King’s work in the 21st century. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Hank Marr Jazz Luncheon will feature talented musicians and will provide lunch for the prices of $13.25 (adults) and $8 (children 8 and under).

Ongoing afternoon events will last until 5 p.m., including Inauguration Discussion Panel with Community Leaders, Kids Korner, Act on Racism, Works from the Schumacher Gallery, Canned Food Drive Service Project, Blackmore Library Exhibit and Admission Office visits and tours.

The goal of “DREAM. LIVE. CHANGE.” is to capture the university’s commitment to act, serve and engage to build Dr. King’s commitment to his dream. Participants are asked to bring at least one canned food item to be donated to local food banks. All events, except the luncheon, are free of charge. For more information, contact 614-236-6181 or email mao@capital.edu.

metzger@capital.edu

 

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