University To Host Greater Scranton MLK Commission Annual Dinner Jan. 18
Shown, detail from 'The Dream,' which is part of Scranton Tomorrow's Mural Arts Program. The mural, by Eric Bussart, with lettering by Emmanuel Wisdom, 2021, is located on the corner of Mulberry Street and Adams Avenue, Downtown Scranton. (Image courtesy https://www.scrantontomorrow.org/thedream)On Sunday, Jan.18, The University of Scranton will once again host the Greater Scranton MLK Commission’s annual dinner. This event strives to give voice to and emphasize the importance of positive community and racial relations in all aspects of life through education, programming, and special events. It is an opportunity to celebrate the life, legacy and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The annual celebration and awards dinner will take place on Sunday, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the University’s DeNaples Center McIllhenny Ballroom.
This year’s program theme is “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” and will feature keynote speakers, U. Melissa Anyiwo, Ph.D., associate professor of history and director of Black Studies at The University of Scranton and Dr. Yerodin Lucas, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Social Work at Marywood University. University President Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., will provide an opening welcome.
The University will sponsor a table; members of the University community interested in attending are directed to contact Julie Schumacher Cohen in Community Relations at julie.cohen@scranton.edu
For more information, visit the event registration page: MLK Commission Annual Dinner details.
