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Martin Luther
Celebration
2016 KING JR.
Sunday, Jan. 17 | 3 to 4 p.m.
James Monroe High School
Children from the community are invited to engage in
games, activities, and crafts run by University of Mary
Washington students. Sponsored by the Partnership for
Excellence, this annual celebration honors Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Contact the Center for Honor, Leadership,
and Service at 540/654-2272 for more information.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote
Speaker: Donzaleigh Abernathy
Wednesday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m.
Chandler Ballroom, University Center
Donzaleigh Abernathy was just 7 when she joined her
father, Ralph David Abernathy, in Alabama for parts of
the 50-mile Selma to Montgomery march in 1965. Her
father and his close friend Martin Luther King Jr. were
leaders in the nonviolent civil rights movement that
inspired that march and changed history. Ms. Abernathy
witnessed the growing movement in her family and
home. That upbringing gives her a powerful voice in
today’s discussions of race and equality. An activist,
author, and actor, Ms. Abernathy published Partners
to History: Martin Luther King, Ralph David Abernathy
and the Civil Rights Movement in 2003. She appeared
in the film Gods and Generals, the HBO movies Only
in America and Miss Evers’ Boys, and the TV movie
Murder in Mississippi. She has had recurring roles in TV’s
The Walking Dead, Lincoln Heights, Dangerous Minds,
House, 24, and Amazing Grace. Ms. Abernathy has
worked for the Centers for Disease Control’s HIV/AIDS
Awareness Program, for Amnesty International, and for
Artists for a New South Africa.
Trading Spaces: A Discussion of
Race Relations
Thursday, January 21 | 5 p.m.
Chandler Ballroom, University Center
Sponsored by the Black Student Association, Brothers
of a New Direction, Students Educating and Empowering
for Diversity, and Women of Color
Faculty, staff, and students will discuss race relations
on campus and in society as a whole. Participants will
discuss strategies and initiatives for improving relations
among different racial identities. This event will foster
understanding and acceptance.
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Saturday, January 23 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chandler Ballroom, University Center
The MLK Jr. Day of Service is a way for UMW students
to give back to Fredericksburg in honor of the legacy
of Dr. King and his commitment to strengthening
communities. Students will complete various
community service projects. Following the service
projects, participants will engage in a discussion
about servant leadership and working towards
social change. Continental breakfast and lunch
will be provided. Please register online at,
www.umw.edu/mlkdayofservice.
For more information, please contact the
James Farmer Multicultural Center at
540/654-1044 or visit our web page at
students.umw.edu/multicultural.
14/15-0182
MLK Jr. Kids Day