The Center for Multicultural Education at Missouri Western State University will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events in January.
Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Missouri Western will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, MLK Pledge Day
Students will have the opportunity sign a pledge and be in a video honoring Dr. King’s life and non-violent work, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Blum Student Union Lobby.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, MLK Drum Major for Justice Banquet
The banquet featuring live jazz by The Elder Statesmen of Kansas City Jazz’s Little Big Band and poetry by Dominique Christina begins at 6 p.m. in the Enright Community Rooms, Spratt Hall rooms 214-216. Drum Major for Justice Awards will be presented to a community member, a student and a Missouri Western employee. The banquet is free, but reservations must be made by Jan. 11. Call 816-271-4150 or email cme@missouriwestern.edu. Nominations are also being accepted for the Drum Major for Justice Awards through Jan. 11. To submit a nomination, go to www.missouriwestern.edu/cme.
Thursday, Jan. 19, Movie Night: “Selma”
Despite violent opposition, Dr. King (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma, Alabama to the State Capitol in Montgomery. The movie will be shown at 6 p.m. in the Hoff Conference Room, Blum 218. Free popcorn will be provided.
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