Events set to honor MLK
Cornell College will hold a candlelight vigil, screen a film, and host a guest speaker to honor the legacy of Civil Rights movement leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Events begin Monday and run through Friday.
Monday, Jan. 18
Candlelight Vigil in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The vigil begins at 5 p.m. at the Thomas Commons information desk with a walking tour through campus led by the Rev. Richard Thomas, college historian and chaplain emeritus. The walk will include recollections of the Civil Rights Movement, past race relations, and King’s presence on campus. The vigil culminates in Allee Chapel where Spiritual Life leaders will lead a reflection on how the vision of King and other known and unknown Civil Rights Movement leaders inspire engagement in social justice, healing, and compassion today.
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Dinner and film series. The Office of Intercultural Life is sponsoring a film screening in the Ringer Dining Room in the Thomas Commons at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Graduate School 101. The Office of Intercultural Life is sponsoring Graduate School 101 in the Ringer Dining Room in the Thomas Commons at 11 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
Lunch and learn workshop. Ezekiel Walker will eat with students, faculty, and staff in Ringer Dining Room from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. before his keynote address.
Keynote Address: Ezekiel Walker. Writer, lecturer, and author of “Black As I Wanna Be,” Ezekiel Walker will give a keynote speech at 3:30 p.m. on the Orange Carpet. “Black As I Wanna Be” discusses the most recent recurring murders by way of police brutality and what revolutionary changes are needed to make a difference for the present and future generations of African Americans to overcome this and other institutional controls. Walker has dedicated his time, energy, and efforts to ensuring his works present an alternative perspective to society’s most traditional customs; by providing an unfiltered and pragmatic approach to discussing today’s most pressing social issues, Walker has made a name for himself as a credible, well-researched, and relatable figure with audiences coast to coast, and he continues to collaborate with scholars, community activists, and artists to help bring forth solutions to the problems that have plagued the African American community.
Dinner and discussion with Ezekiel Walker. Ezekiel Walker will eat with students, faculty, and staff in Ringer Dining Room from 4:30-6:30 p.m. following his keynote address.
