Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
From Povery to Empowerment: A Call to Action

Presented by: Office of the Provost / Diversity Initiatives

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Strength–Struggle–Freedom by: Richard Haynes

"But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars."
—Martin Luther King Jr.

2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Schedule of Events

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

Candlelight Vigil

2007 MLK Spiritual Celebration

Candlelight Vigil
Illuminating Poverty: A Candlelight Vigil

Wednesday, January 17, 2007
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Memorial Union Building (MUB)
Room 338
Join us in kicking off the MLK Celebration at UNH. Help bring awareness to international and local poverty. Join us for a candlelight vigil featuring drumming performances and speakers who will share their personal stories. Refreshments following.



Photo Exhibit

2007 MLK Photo Exhibit

Photo Exhibit
Journey to the Mountain Top: A New Hampshire Story

Held Tuesday, January 17, 2007, Memorial Union Building
Unveiling of a special collection of photographs in celebration and honor of Martin Luther King's legacy of activism. The first hurdle to gaining a voice in the public discussion is visibility. These photographs, taken by students from UNH, McIntosh College and Portsmouth High School, bring into view the human story of poverty and the poor in our state. Showing people's triumphs and tragedies, pleasures and sorrows, courage and love, and the knowledge that the individuals we see are our neighbors and friends, this exhibit reflects the power and dignity that is inherent in us all.

Audio Stories from local citizens - source: NH Public Radio



Rev. Dr. Arthur Hilson

2007 MLK Photo Exhibit

Spiritual Celebration

Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Arthur Hilson, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church
Economic Justice: A Spiritual Celebration of the Legacy and Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

St George's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Durham
An inter-faith spiritual celebration of music, poetry, prayer and reflection.



Commemerative Address

2007 MLK Photo Exhibit

Annual MLK Commemorative Address

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Carlos Munoz, Jr.
Dr King and His Legacy: Celebration, Remembrance, and Action: Prioritizing the issues of poverty and inequality in the context of the struggle for a Multiracial Democracy

Johnson Theatre
Dr. Carlos Munoz, Jr. is one of the most distinguished Latino scholars in the nation. He has spoken extensively on issues of social justice including ethnic and racial politics, multiculturalism, immigration, and affirmative action. Join us at this celebratory event commemorating Dr. King's legacy of Empowerment, Social Justice and Action, featuring student performances and a keynote address by eminent scholar Dr. Carlos Munoz, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Department of Ethnic Studies, University of California, Berkeley.

Reception & Book signing

Immediately Following Commemorative Address
The Rockingham Lounge, MUB



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2007 MLK Educational Panel

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration's Educational Panel
From Poverty to Empowerment, From Education to Action

Held Thursday, February 1, 2007
Strafford Room, MUB
Moderators: Professor Carol B. Conaway, Department of Communication and Women’s Studies Program, Professor David Watters, Department of English.

Panelists:

What do poverty and empowerment look like today, and how can learning lead to action? Panelists will make brief comments about their work, covering such topics as historical and civil rights perspectives from the Chicano Movement on poverty and empowerment, poverty and community factors in the Mississippi Delta, work with refugee and other families facing economic challenges in New Hampshire, and empowering underserved minority communities to achieve appropriate health care services in New Hampshire. Conversation with audience members on these and other topics will constitute the majority of the session.

Reading Materials:



Social Justice Awards

The UNH Diversity Team, in partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, is pleased to honor UNH community members who have demonstrated excellence and integrity with respect to advancing social justice issues within our community and beyond.  Each year, one faculty member, one staff member, one graduate student and one undergraduate student is recognized for his or her role in providing outstanding leadership, courage and role modeling in promoting social justice issues such as diversity, equity, and human rights. Nominees are distinguished by qualities such as depth and breadth of contributions, impact on individuals, organizations, programs and policies; and collaborative efforts.

This year's recipients are:
Carli Stevenson, Undergraduate student
Laurie Milne, Graduate Student
Chanda Corbett, Staff Psychologist
Joe Lugalla, Associate Professor of Anthropology
New England Center for Inclusive Teaching,
Faculty Group

Past recipients include:
Students
Kristin Hultsman
Myra Khan
Emily Lagana
Elle Pectavage

Student Organization
Urban Expressions

Staff
Larry Brickner-Wood
Michelle Holt-Shannon
Sean McGhee

Faculty
Nina Glick Schiller
Justus Ogembo
John Seavey



Events Sponsored by: The Affirmative Action & Equity Office, Black Heritage Partnerships, Health Services, MUB, Center for New England Culture, Women’s Studies Program, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Campus Ministries, MUB Printing, DSC, Alliance, CONNECT, NAACP Portsmouth Branch, The UNH Chaplains Association, the UNH Office of Community Service and Learning, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the Community Church of Durham, The Carsey Institute, The Graduate School.