MLK Symposium
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January 9, 2017
Junot Diaz to give Institute for Social Research lecture
Renowned author Junot Diaz will deliver the 2017 Institute for Social Research MLK Lecture at noon Jan. 18 in the Rackham Auditorium. He is author of “Drown,” “This is How You Lose Her” and “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” which won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize.
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January 9, 2017
‘Redefining Identity’ art exhibition to celebrate students’ visions of identity
“Redefining Identity,” an exhibition celebrating students’ art that challenges society’s definitions of identity and redefines those narratives, runs from Jan. 9-21.
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January 9, 2017
‘One Drop of Love’ to tell story of race in America
“One Drop of Love,” a multimedia one-woman show starring Fanshen Cox DiGiovanni, will tell the story of the creation of race in the United States, as well as how it affects relationships.
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January 9, 2017
Dr. King’s fight must become our fight
A note from Robert Sellers, vice provost for equity and inclusion, and chief diversity officer, about this year’s MLK Symposium, which falls on the heels of the launch of the university’s historic campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion five-year strategic plan.
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January 9, 2017
1960s Music and Rebellion: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
The U-M Detroit Center will host the panel “1960s Music and Rebellion: The Soundtrack of our Lives” at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 16 as part of its annual MLK Day activities.
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January 9, 2017
MLK Symposium 2017 calendar of events
A list of many of the events scheduled for the 2017 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
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January 9, 2017
2017 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium
An index of stories from the Record’s special section on the 2017 MLK Symposium.
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January 9, 2017
Fab 5 member Ray Jackson tapped as keynote for Trotter Lecture
Ray Jackson is most famously known for being part of the Fab 5 —U-M’s historic 1991 men’s college basketball recruiting class. But most recently, Jackson’s visits to U-M’s Ann Arbor campus have been more about discussing the social climate than picking up a basketball.
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January 19, 2016
MLK Symposium speaker Tutu encourages social justice activists
Social justice activist and educator Nontombi Naomi Tutu says people don’t have to be the next Martin Luther King Jr. to promote the cause — but they can do their share.
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January 11, 2016
‘Above Ground’ art exhibit showcases feminist activism in China
“Above Ground: 40 Moments of Transformation” is a photography exhibition highlighting the powerful, ground-breaking performance art and actions of China’s Young Feminist Activists.
