Campus to Host Jan. 17 Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Campus will host a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Great Hall, Tangeman University Center.

The event is sponsored by the African American Cultural & Resource Center and is titled “Remnants of the Dream: Deferred, Devalued, Yet Deliverable.”

The program consists of:

• 11:30 a.m.: Doors open
• 11:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.: Ngoma and the Black Arts Collaborative
  
• Noon: Opening presentation: LeLAnd Brown, Carver Ealy and P. Eric Watford
• Opening Remarks: Ms. Kuamka and Mr. Mr. Kuamka 2018
• Official University Welcome: President Neville Pinto
• Additional welcome: Vice President for Student Affairs Debra Merchant
• Official Student Welcomes: Student Government Association, Presidents, United Black Student Association
• Universal Prayer: Leslie Keener, Catholic Campus Minister, University of Cincinnati,St. Monica-St. George Parish Newman Center
• Statement of Deliverables: Eric Abercrumbie, Executive Director, Student Affairs Special Initiatives & Community Relations
• Introduction of Speaker: Habari Gani Ambassador
• Musical selection: AACRC Choir
• Keynote Address: Rev. Damon Lynch, Pastor, New Prospect Baptist Church
• Special Presentation: Mr. & Miss Kuamka
• Closing Remarks: P. Eric Watford, MLK Chair
• "The Charge:"Carver Ealy

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