Welcome to the 2022 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration and Awards Ceremony! This year’s theme Amplifying Voices for Racial Solidarity and Equity inspires our community during this difficult time and serves as a reminder that we have both an individual and collective responsibility to fight against injustice. Join us for this celebration of Martin Luther King Jr's legacy.
00:00 Welcome with Sarah Kutten, Ed.D., Assistant Vice Provost of Students and Belonging
02:58 Program Introduction with Jamar Bean, Program Advisor, Multicultural Center
03:50 Land Acknowledgement
05:20 Morning Blessing with Rabbi Meir Goldstein, The Oregon Hillel Foundation
09:32 "Lift Every Voice and Sing" performed by the group Floyd and Price
12:07 Opening Remarks by Aris Hall, Ph.D., Coordinator, Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
16:14 Dance performance by Azucar! Cuban Salsa Dance Group
20:40 Keynote Speech by Charise Cheney, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of Black Studies, Department of Indigenous, Race and Ethnic Studies
29:24 Award Ceremony
48:03 Closing Remarks by Isaiah Allen, 4th-year student, class of 2022
51:05 Closing with Jamar Bean
53:46 Upcoming Events
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