The program for the Taylor University Fort Wayne Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

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Taylor University Pillars at Taylor University Martin Luther King Jr. Day Campus Events 1-17-1994 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Taylor University Fort Wayne Follow this and additional works at: https://pillars.taylor.edu/mlk  Part of the Higher Education Commons, Race and Ethnicity Commons, and the United States History Commons Recommended Citation Taylor University Fort Wayne, "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day" (1994). Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 55. https://pillars.taylor.edu/mlk/55 This Brochure is brought to you for free and open access by the Campus Events at Pillars at Taylor University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Martin Luther King Jr. Day by an authorized administrator of Pillars at Taylor University. For more information, please contact pillars@taylor.edu. MARTI N LUTHERKI NG, JR.DAYE TAYTORIJNIIERSITYFort Wayne CampusMonday, January 17, 1994SCHEXSESSION I9:00 a.m.'Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Personal Portrait" W100A look at the life andwork of the manwhom Dr. Barcalowwe honor loday. Learnwhy he was such asignificant individual and why his legacycontinues to irfluence our lives today.'rAfrican-American Art: Past and Present." W10Afican-Americanartists (painters,sculptors, Prof. Strahmand photographers) play a vital role in 20thcentury American art, combining culturalheritage with present themes. This video focuseson the contributions of these artists, includingststements and works by ten current African-American artisls.10:00 a.m.Chapel - Speaker: James Tolbert,Pastor of the Mission of the Good ShepherdSESSIONII11:00 a.m."Bridge to Freedom" (from the award W100winning series,3'Eyes on the Prize") Mr. LasterIn 1965, the nalion's attention was focusedon Selma, Alabann and the announcedfreedommarch that was opposed by the local authorities.B efor e P r e side nt J o hn so n int erv e ne d, pe o p le die dfor thc cause af civil rights"Musical Contributions to American Culture W10by African-Americans Dr. PlatteA musical heritage was given to all Americans byAfrican-American musicians. A synopsis ofthe spiritual, gospel quartet, blues, and othermusics will be given. Tapes andvideos will be played.12:00 NoonLunch Time)ULESESSION IU1:00 p.m."Face to Face"1:00 p.m.'(An Angel in Ebony"8:00 p.m."The Ernest Green Story"ORwl00What can we do to help break down the Dr. Barcalowbarriers and begin to understand peopleof other ethnic and racial backgrounds.With interviews and insights, this filmwill challenge all of us in our understandingof racial reconciliation in the Kingdom of God.Sammy Morris was only in the states for a Dr. Wes Gerigshort time anddiedbefore he couldreturnto his people. His life is closely associatedwith Taylor U niversity and F ort Wayne.Come learn the life and inflrcnce of thisdevow Afican.w10LeightnerMr. LasterTransportation to Upland for concert by theTaylor GospelChoir, Mr. Geoffrey KelsawandJauEnsembleVehicle leaves at 6:00 p.m.Sign up at Switchboard by noon January 17STUDENTS, .Please fill out the attached form and submit to your professor.Thank you.SCHEDULE FORMARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAYMonday, January 17, L994Formal classes are cancelled for this day to enable you to attend thespecial events organiz.edfor you. Your attendance is expected at chapeland two of the three sessions. The evening events are optional. Pleaseindicate which two sessions you will attend, sign your name, and retumthis sheet to your professor; Thank you!9:00 a.m. JoSession IMailin Luther King, Jr.:A Personal PortraitAfrican-American ArtPast and Presentw100Dr. Barcaloww10Prof. Srahm10:00 a.m. Chapel - Speaker: Pastor James Tolbert11:00 a.m. ooSession IIEyes on the Prize:The Bridge to FreedomMusical Contributions toAmerican Culnre by African-Americanswl00Mr. Lasterw10Dr. Platt€12:00 Noon Lunch Time1:00 p.m.Session IIIFace to Face: Racial ReconciliationAn Angel in Ebony:The Sammy Morris StoryoJw100Dr. BarcalowW10,Dr. Wes Gerig8:00 p.m. "The Ernest Green Story"ORTranqportation to Upland for 7:30 p.m.concertby theTaylor Gospel Choir,Mr. Geoffrey Kelsaw and I azz EnsembleVehicle leaves at 6:00 p.m.Sign up at Switchhard by noon January 1?LeightnerMr. LasterNAME#

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