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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices1-10-2005UNH Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 22-26Denise HartFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationHart, Denise, "UNH Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 22-26" (2005). UNH Today. 1406.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/14069/25/17, 11)24 AMUNH Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.  Jan. 22-26sPage 1 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2005/january/dh_050110mlk.htmlKevin PowellRelated Links2005 Martin LutherKing Jr. celebrationUNH Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 22-26Contact: Denise Hart603-862-1462UNH Media RelationsJan. 10, 2005Editors, New Directors: We are re-issuing this press release as a panel discussion on Jan.26  “Student Leadership and Activism: Voice and Action” has been added to the publicevents for UNH’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The event takes place from 2-4 p.m.in the Memorial Union Building’s Strafford Room.  If reporters are interested in a telephone interview with Kevin Powell, the keynote speaker,before he arrives in NH, please contact Denise Hart at 862-1462. DURHAM, N.H.— Kevin Powell, journalist, poet, hip-hop historian and community activist, isthe keynote speaker at the University of New Hampshire’s 2005 Martin Luther King Jr.celebration Jan. 26. This year’s three-day celebration focuses on the theme “Each one, reach one:to act, inspire, and lead,” kicking off with a student activism conference Jan. 22.       Powell is the author of six books and has writtenarticles for Vibe, The New York Times Magazine,Essence and Rolling Stone and appeared on nationaltelevision speaking about politics and culture. His mostrecent book is Who’s Gonna Take The Weight?Manhood, Race, and Power in America, an Essencemagazine bestseller. He edited Who Shot Ya? achronicle of the hip-hop movement as seen through thelens of photographer Ernie Paniccioli. Powell began hiscareer as a cast member of MTV’s The Real World inthe early 90s.        “We are challenging members of the extended UNHcommunity to venture beyond remembrance andcelebration to asking how we can carry on Dr. King’swork for social justice, community service and respectfor all people,” says Irene Kao, multiculturalcoordinator for the Office of Multicultural StudentAffairs and chair of the celebration planning committee.The celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr.includes:9/25/17, 11)24 AMUNH Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.  Jan. 22-26sPage 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2005/january/dh_050110mlk.htmlJan. 22: 1st Annual Service and Activism Conference, Memorial Union Building StraffordRoom, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The conference is oriented towards students and will explorepathways in community participation and how to be a change agent. For more information visithttp://www.unh.edu/serve/mlkconf.htm.Jan. 25: Candlelight Vigil, Lawn outside Health Services, 6 p.m.; Spiritual Celebration of thelife and work of Martin Luther King Jr., Community Church of Durham, 6:30-8 p.m.Jan. 26: Student Leadership and Activism: Voice and Action Panel Discussion featuring KevinPowell, faculty and students, 2-4 p.m., Memorial Union Building, Strafford Room. A readingpacket is available online at the celebration’s website (see below).; Keynote address: KevinPowell, 7 p.m., Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center at the UNH Durham campus. TheUNH Diversity Team and Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee will present the secondannual Social Justice Awards, followed by a reception and book-signing with Powell in The ArtGallery.       For updated information about the event visit: www.unh.edu/insidescoop/mlk or call Irene Kaoat 862-5053. 

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