Topic: Reclaiming the Great World House: The Global Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join the volume editors, Dr. Vicki Crawford, Director, Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection and Professor of Africana Studies and Dr. Lewis V. Baldwin, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, Vanderbilt University as they discuss themes from their book with chapter authors: Dr. Crystal de Gregory, Research, MTSU Center for Historic Preservation; Dr. Hak Joon Lee, Lewis B. Smedes Professor of Christian Ethics, Fuller Theological Seminary,Dr. Larry Rivers, Professor of History, State University of West Georgia.

Topic: Building the Beloved Community: The Struggle for Justice in Our Time

FEATURED REMARKS BY:

Eric Holder, Former U.S. Attorney General

PANEL

• Dr. Carol Anderson Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory University

• Rev. James Woodall Former Ga. State Chair, NAACP and Public Policy Associate, Southern Center for Human Rights

• Dr. Adrienne Jones Asst. Professor of Political Science and Director, Pre-Law Program, Morehouse College

Contact: Dr. Vicki Crawford at (470) 639-0569 or kingcollection@morehouse.edu

Topic: Social Justice Sunday

Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Starsky D. Wilson, President and CEO, Children’s Defense Fund

Limited seating available; social distancing will be observed.

Parking available in the Morehouse College Parking Deck

Contact: The Rev. Quincy James Rineheart, kingchapel@morehouse.edu

Topic: Neighbors in the Beloved Community: What Is an American Muslim?

Speaker: Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law, Emory University

Limited seating available; social distancing will be observed. Parking available in the

Morehouse College Parking Deck

Contact: The Rev. Quincy James Rineheart, kingchapel@morehouse.edu

Join the full day’s festivities to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Schedule of events:

1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

• “No Time to Waste: The Urgent Mission of Betty Reid Soskin”

2 p.m.

• The Importance of Oral History with Ms. Tiffany Atwater Lee, Public Services Archivist,

AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library

3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• “Common Good Atlanta” Documentary

• Panelists:

  • Dr. Corrie Claiborne, Associate Professor of English

  • Dr. Sinead Younge, Director, Institute for Social Justice Inquiry and Praxis and Danforth Endowed Professor of Psychology;

  • Dr. Kipton Jensen, Director, Leadership Studies Program and Associate Professor of Philosophy

Contact: Kara Walker or Jenn Sapp, morehousefilmfest@morehouse.edu or (470) 639-0531

• Radio One will be onsite with live remotes from 12:00pm-3:00pm providing a soundtrack of soul stirring Hip Hop, R&B, and Gospel alongside contests, and trivia.

• Visit The Center’s permanent galleries and installations including Fragments (a stunning illuminated installation featuring King’s handwriting and phrases), the Voice to the Voiceless gallery featuring the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection, Rolls Down Like Water that immerses visitors in sights, sounds and interactive displays depicting the courage of groups and individuals working for equality for all during the American Civil Rights Movement; and Spark of Conviction, which enables visitors to make connections to the world of human rights.

• Explore The Center’s digital exhibition We Share the Dream: King’s Beloved Community, which examines Dr. King’s ideals behind his vision of the Beloved Community that provided a foundation of action for subsequent movements throughout the 1960’s and 70’s including women’s liberation, LGBTQ rights, and the labor movement.

Even with young children, there are plenty of ways to get involved and have meaningful conversations and volunteer moments. Use our DIY guides to find the project that's right for your family.

Registration is required to participate. Contact: Dr. W. Monty Whitney, Director, Bonner Office of Community Service at communityservice@morehouse.edu to register.

Join Meeka the Bunny and our special guest Dr. Kimberly Johnson as they read and present, “It Starts with Me”. This new illustration book follows a young girl as she sees the trouble in the world and realizes it must start with her to make the change.

Special appearances: Dr. Bernice King, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, Jimmica Collins (subject to change)

About the Book

Join Amora as she encourages her friends to BE LOVE™. She shows them how to open their hearts and minds by allowing love to drive their words, actions, and thoughts. Through love, we can create a world where everyone feels like they belong. Come along with Amora as she introduces us to the Beloved Community!

The Beloved Community is a place where each person finds what inspires them to make the world a better place. More importantly, it is where everyone has an opportunity to live and grow. We know that we all can contribute to making the world better but we have to know that it starts with each of us taking a stand and finding our voice in the world.

All proceeds from book sales go to the King Center to further the mission of creating an inclusive, just, humane, peaceful and equitable world.