Georgetown Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 12, 2011
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The Celebration: Georgetown University’s annual “Let Freedom Ring!” Initiative honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through a series of academic, artistic, and extracurricular programs that examine Dr. King’s life and work.
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Schedule of Events: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week, 2011
Georgetown University is proud to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a series of events that explore his contribution to our community and our nation. Let Freedom Ring Celebration Monday, January 17th, 6:00 p.m., Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Featuring Grammy Award Winner Patti LaBelle and the Let Freedom Ring Celebration Choir Event honors John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award Recipient Dr. Joseph Lowery •Live webcast will be available here. Beyond the Dream: The Unfinished Business of Dr. King’s Legacy in Education
Tuesday, January 18th, 4:00 p.m., Copley Formal Lounge •Daniel Porterfield (English Department) critically assesses current trends in education reform with a panel of experts including educators and policy makers. Spiritual Tribute to Dr. King’s Legacy with Rev. J. Glenn Murry, SJ. Wednesday, January 19th, 7:30 p.m., Dahlgren Chapel •Spiritual service features the Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Choir directed by Kenneth Louis and Georgetown Gospel Choir. (No cameras) Reflections on Dr. King’s Legacy by Georgetown Students, Faculty and Staff Thursday, January 20th, 4:00 p.m., Riggs Library •Program includes reflections by Jane Genster (Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching, and Service/Office of the President) and Maurice Jackson (History Department), and a variety of student performances of music, spoken word, and inspirational messages. “Ten Perfect”: A Performance by Patrick Sims Friday, January 21st, 4:00 p.m., Lohrfink Auditorium •This one-man play interweaves fact with fiction to explore the real life drama of the only person ever known to have survived a lynching in America. “Ten Perfect” reflects the heart of Dr. King’s struggle for justice, and asks what lies “Beyond the Dream.” |
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Monday, Jan. 17 – Friday, Jan. 21, 2011
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All events take place at Georgetown with the exception of the concert which takes place at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Georgetown University 37th & O Streets, NW Washington, D.C. 20057 |
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Office of the President
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Media planning to cover an event must RSVP with Rachel Pugh at (202) 687.4328 or rmp47@georgetown.edu. Press will need to present valid credentials.
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Georgetown University37th and O Streets, N.W., Washington D.C. 20057(202) 687.0100
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