Washington University will host its 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 in Graham Chapel.
The theme will be, "Creating a Community of Access, Inclusion and Excellence for All … Fear is Not an Option."
KTVI Fox 2 news anchor and reporter Kim Hudson will emcee the program. Chancellor Mark Wrighton will present opening remarks, and Chancellor Emeritus William Danforth will give the faculty keynote speech.
Ron Himes, an alumnus and founder of the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, will receive the Rosa L. Parks Award for Meritorious Service to the Community.
The late James McLeod, who served as vice chancellor for students and dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, also will be recognized.
Several groups are scheduled to perform:
- Yori Yori
More information is available by calling committee chair Harvey Fields Jr. at 314-935-5965 or by going to diversity.wustl.edu/mlk.
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