University of Arkansas – Fort Smith issued the following announcement on Jan. 10.
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced a slate of January events sponsored by the university’s MLK Celebrate the Dream Team, celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“It’s important that we celebrate Dr. King’s lasting impact through on-campus events because these events bring together the River Valley community and the university community through shared experiences and education,” said John Blue, executive director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UAFS.
Beyond sharing the celebration with those off-campus, Blue said the events will also enable a generation that may feel less personally connected with Dr. King’s teachings and the influence of the civil rights movement to understand more personally.
“Younger generations don’t have the same direct experiences with Dr. King as their parents or grandparents did. Though huge strides have been made in civil rights since his assassination that tragic day in 1968, students today may not have that individual connection with the movement. We hope to bring that connection back through the fireside chats, service opportunities, and shared meals we have planned this month.”
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Source: University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
