Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
2022 Theme: UNITY, CommUNITY and OpportUNITY
Each year, Ohio University Eastern celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the month of January.
The month-long celebration honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with inclusive tributes that highlight equality and social justice. We honor Dr. King for his work toward racial equality and justice for all people and for his dedication to nonviolence.
Schedule of MLK Events
Jan. 17, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Real Justice, Real Freedom
Belmont County, Ohio NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Free public event, come celebrate the legacy and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. brought to you by the Belmont County NAACP. Event includes presentations, essay readings by local students, and much more!
Presentations by:
Andre Washington: Vice Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, 2nd Vice President of the Ohio NAACP
Cory Campanizzi, BA, MA: Educator, Researcher, and Lecturer on the assassinations of the 1960's
Bridgette Hardy: CEO/Owner Cloud 9 Inc., Founder of C9 Cosmetics and C9 Haircare, International JPMS Educator
LOCATION:
Ohio University Eastern Campus, Shannon Hall Theater
45435 National Road West, St. Clairsville, Ohio
FREE PUBLIC EVENT, RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED
Jan. 18, 2022 | 7 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Featured Speaker: Dr. Bernard Lafayette
The Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, one of the original Freedom Fighters, is an American civil rights activist, organizer, and a leader of the civil rights movement. He played a leading role in early organizing of the Selma voting rights movement; was a member of the Nashville Student Movement; and worked closely throughout the 1960s movements with groups such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and the American Friends Service Committee. Moderator for this event is the Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr.
LOCATION: Virtual Event
CONTACT: Pamela Kaylor, PhD. | 740-681-3372
Jan. 19, 2022 | 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.
Campus Conversation: When Thoughts and Prayers Are Not Enough
During this Campus Conversation, The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer (“Bishop Mike”) will share his experiences and history and lead us through his Seven Steps to End Racism. He currently serves as the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia.
LOCATION: Virtual (via Zoom)
Registration Required(opens in a new window)
CONTACT: Robert Pleasant | 740-533-4600 or Shannon Frazee, Undergraduate Student Assistant | 740-533-4600