Columbus State offers annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in week of virtual events Jan. 25-29
Campus News | Wednesday, January 13, 2021
“A Walk Through History – Connecting the Past with the Present” is a weeklong celebration
honoring civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by commemorating his life and
career. With classes not beginning until after the official holiday, Columbus State
has scheduled a week of virtual events after the start of the semester.
Monday, January 25 at 6 p.m. – As a Matter of Black
Donte Woods-Spikes is a filmmaker, community activism storyteller, and recent Columbus
State student. A discussion with Woods-Spikes will follow a viewing of one of his
films.
Tuesday, January 26 at 1 p.m. – Wellbeing as a Lifelong Journey
Dr. Nichole Bowman-Glover will provide a presentation on the importance of wellbeing
at home and work. Bowman-Glover is the coordinator for Columbus State’s Wellness Program.
Tuesday, January 26 at 7 p.m. – Community Conversation on Equity
Recent incidents across the nation and in Columbus have raised many questions about
the role of identity, power, and influence in how people are treated within society.
Join a panel of Columbus State leaders as they discuss plans for enhancing equity
efforts to improve practices and extend support to all community members.
Wednesday, January 27 at 10 a.m. – Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote Celebration
Benjamin Crump, a local civil rights attorney, will be the keynote speaker. Known
by the nickname “Black America’s Attorney General,” Crump has established himself
as one of the foremost lawyers and advocates for social justice. The celebration will
include a musical performance from Unity, welcoming remarks from Columbus State President
David Harrison, and a presentation of the Columbus State 2020 Visionary Dreamer Award
and the George Floyd Honorary Scholarship.
Wednesday, January 27 at 6 p.m. – Student Voices on the Current Climate
Join representatives of Columbus State's Black Student Union as they engage in an
open discussion on recent events and ultimately consider, "Where do we go from here?"
Topics will range from Black Lives Matter to the storming of the nation's Capital,
and all that's in between.
Thursday, January 28 at noon – ONIONomics: Financial Empowerment
Stacey Burke is the president and CEO of Restorative Financial Services and The ONIONomics
Financial Wellness Program. Burke will discuss how students and community members
can use their most difficult traumas as a springboard for rewriting a new financial
narrative for generations to come.
Friday, January 29 at 6 p.m. – Art of Activism
Celebrated vocalist and songwriter Quan Howell, a national recording artist and featured
Columbus Jazz Orchestra singer, joins Columbus State students to offer performative
art in the spirit of civil rights awareness and activism.
Access to all virtual events will be available from www.cscc.edu/mlk. Look for updated access details as they become available. All events are free of charge and open to the public. (Attendance limits may apply.)
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