Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

Washington University’s annual commemoration event.

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Monday

7:00–8:30PM

Graham Chapel Washington University in St. Louis

One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130

The Washington University Danforth Campus Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee Cordially Invites You to:

The 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

Theme: “Struggle, Dedication and Progress…”

Monday, January 21, 2019
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Graham Chapel on the Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Campus

Speakers include:
Co-Host student leaders: Grace C. Egbo (President of the Student Union) and Jasmine S. Pickens (President of the Association of Black Students)
Chancellor-Elect Andrew D. Martin
Provost Holden Thorp

Keynote Speaker:
Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Reynolds
Co-author of the memoir, “Coretta Scott King: My Life, My Love, My Legacy”

Award Presentations:
Presentation of the Rosa L. Parks Award for Meritorious Service to
Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and Ms. Risa Z. Wrighton
Presentation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

Performances:
Black Anthology
Harry V. Moppins, Jr., Organist
Visions Gospel Choir
Washington University Chamber Choir

Reception to follow in the Danforth University Center (DUC), Tisch Commons
Free parking in the DUC Underground Garage

For more information see the committee’s website or contact Rudolph Clay, MLK Commemoration Committee Chair, (314) 935-5059 or rudolphc@wustl.edu.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee, 2018-2019:
Gail Boker (School of Law)
Jacqueline Carter (Olin School of Business)
Rudolph Clay Jr. (University Libraries)
Phyllis Jackson (Campus Life)
Hope Young (Campus Life)