"A Celebration of the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr."

Description

Join the Oxford College community for a celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. This event takes a look at his written words in “The King Letters: A Retrospective." Three keynote speakers Gregory Ellison, Julian Reid, and Tavares Stephens will collectively discuss King's writing. The event also features performances by Oxappella, the MLK Interdenominational Choir, and Voices of Praise gospel choir as well as readings by Oxford students. 

The presidents of Oxford's Student Government Association and Black Student Alliance will welcome attendees and introduce the keynote speakers with Oxford Chaplain Lyn Pace and Dean Douglas Hicks giving the opening and closing remarks.