Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Essay Contest 2010
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is once again sponsoring an essay contest for Martin Luther King, Jr. week. It is open to any currently enrolled UNL undergraduate or graduate student. Full information on this contest (including information on deadlines and awards) can be found on the 2010 Essay Contest Form.
MLK Week Event Calendar 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
7:30 a.m. | MLK Freedom Breakfast | Embassy Suites Hotel
Keynote Speaker: Reverend Jessie Myles
Tickets: $15 per person
Contact: Nancy Knapp, 472-1663
Monday, January 18, 2010 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2 p.m. | Chancellor's Program | Nebraska Union Auditorium
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Raymond Winbush, Scholar, Activist, Author and Director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University.
3 p.m. | Reception | Nebraska Union
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
7 p.m. | Student Panel | Nebraska Union
The Dream in the Age of Obama
A panel of student leaders will discuss King's dream and how it is relevant to the country’s current racial, social and economic climate.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
11:00 a.m. | Student Play | Child Care Center
Big Words, Strong Words
Mr. Willie Banks, Clinton Elementary School, directs his second grade class in this play about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life.
6 p.m. | MLK Coffee House | Nebraska Union
Along Freedom Road: A White Woman’s Journey into the Civil Rights Movement
Speaker: Patti Miller, who grew up in rural Iowa, participated in the historic 1964 Freedom Summer project in Mississippi and worked alongside Dr. King during the 1966 Chicago Freedom Movement. As a white woman, Miller has a unique perspective on the struggle for racial justice.
Prizes will be awarded to the essay contest winners. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
2 - 6 p.m. | Service Learning Project | Nebraska Union
Leading the Dream - Participants will volunteer at various sites around the community in honor of Dr. King's vision for community outreach. Registration begins at 2:00 pm at the Nebraska Union. Contact: Joe Ruiz (ruizjoseph2004@yahoo.com) by January 17th to participate.
6 p.m. | Open Mic MLK Tribute Night | The Culture Center
Showcase your creativity through poetry, dance, song, etc. while addressing issues surrounding the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including peace, equality and social justice.
Friday, January 22, 2010
7 p.m. | Afrikan People’s Union MLK Banquet | Nebraska Union Ballroom
Strength is Ours
Keynote Speaker: Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray
Tickets: $10 per person/$70 per table
Contact: Kiara Taylor - kiara.taylor1989@huskers.unl.edu
