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L&C Hosts Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Photo provided by: abcnews.com Starting Far Left: Mumba welcomes the crowd to Lewis and Clark to listen to speeches that commemorate the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peter Hussey presented a reading from the “Eulogy for Martyred Children” that was given by Dr. King in the fall of 1963. Andre Wright took the stage to read a passage from a speech that was delivered in 1955 at the Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Photos by: KRYSTIE MORRISON
KELLY RULISON
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Reflection readings of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous “I have a dream speech” were read Jan. 20. These readings took place in Trimpe 141 and started off with a ‘welcome remarks’ by L&C’s Associate Professor of Speech Mumba Mumba. “The purpose of the MLK event was to honor Dr. King’s work by sharing his memorable speeches with students and the wider campus community. The event was intended for all of us to reflect on the impact Dr. King’s speeches had on the civil rights movement but also to challenge all of us to continue fighting against all inequalities.” said Mumba.
“I am hoping that the audience was moved by Dr. King’s powerful rhetoric as well as his unwavering passion for social justice,” Mumba said. “Dr. King’s boldness and eloquence in face of serious oppression should serve as an example for all.” The first reading came from Lewis and Clark Community College students Desiree Kellum and Andrea Wright, reading the “Montgomery Improvement Association Mass Meeting Speech” delivered at Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama on Dec. 5, 1955. The next reading came from L&C student Callie Logan and Division Assistant Gail
Drillinger, who read “Give Us the Ballot,” an address given at the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C. May 17 1957. Following that speech was L&C students Alexis Noud and O’Livia Bowles, who read a speech King delivered at the Freedom Rally at Cobo Hall in Detroit on June 23, 1963. The next reading came from L&C Assistant Professor Jenn Cline and Media Specialist Louise Jett, who read the “I have a Dream” speech, which King gave during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 1963. Up next was “Eulogy for the Martyred Children”, which King delivered Sept. 18, 1963 at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. This speech was read by Associate Professor Peter Hussey and Dean Jill Lane. L&C student Summer McPeake and
Mumba delivered the next speech, “The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life,” which King gave April 9, 1967 at New Covenant Baptist Church in Chicago. The next reading came from L&C student Stephen Hindelang, who read ”What Is Your Life’s Blueprint” which was delivered Oct. 26, 1967 at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia. Immediately following the last speech was an audience reflection that was facilitated by Mumba and Professor Kelly Obernuefermann. “We had a great turn out. I am thankful to all the committed participants, the students and faculty members and community members who came to support the event,” Mumba said. For more information about the MLK speeches, contact Mumba at mmumba@lc.edu.
More than Five Million People March Worldwide HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu
Only a day after President Trump was inaugurated into office, more than five million people worldwide participated in the Women’s March. Many Lewis and Clark Community College faculty and staff members participated in the march, including L&C’s Associate Dean of Adult Education Val Harris, who was one of thousands who gathered in Washington D.C. Jan. 21. “My colleague and L&C faculty member Christina Chapman inspired me to participate in the march,” L&C’s Associate Dean of Adult Education Val Harris said. “The experience was extremely moving with people from all walks of life, men, women and children, coming together peacefully. We really need to engage in our democracy to make our representatives aware of what we think is important, especially now.” In St. Louis, Missouri, a large group of people gathered to participate at 9 a.m. and went on for an hour, eventually ending at Luther Ely Smith Square near the Gateway Arch. After the march and a rally at the end, demonstrators were directed to an Action Fair at a local YWCA. There, organizations from around the St. Louis area had set up tables where
volunteers could sign up to support a number of groups advocating for anything from reproductive rights to women’s shelters to services for the homeless. Many of these organizations will see their funding cut. “The people I met at the Action Fair were pretty positive and hopeful,” said Stephanie Larson, an attendee at the Action Fair and former L&C student. “They were all eager to explain the way their programs help the community. At the same time, I know that some of these great organizations rely on grants from the Office on Violence Against Women, which is getting cut under Trump. I’m afraid the same thing is going to happen to services for the homeless and Planned Parenthood.” For some, this was their first time ever attending an event like this. “I think for a lot of people it was their first time being at something like that - people were taking lots of photos and selfies,” said Ben Rosensweig, an attendee of the march. Rosensweig said that while he’s been active in local politics, the new election renewed his desire to fight for people’s rights. “I got involved because my sense of my own well-being included the knowledge that everyone’s rights and lives are being respected, not just my own,” Rosensweig said. One of the themes of the march was that
it takes more than just marching to create change. “Many civil rights leaders have said that the real evil of this world is not the fact that people are trying to take power away from others, but the fact that those who can help remain silent,” Rosensweig said. “There are a vast majority of people who see the evil and do nothing. They continue to distract themselves from the truth of their capabilities and the truth of the great suffering of this world. So do something. It’s going to take a lot. But change can happen, and you can have great joy in the process.” Many entities were on hand calling for action. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), American Association of University Women (AAUW), Habitat for Humanity, and Planned Parenthood encouraged people to volunteer. ”It’s important to show up and protest because otherwise politicians will just assume that no one cares what they do,” Larson stated. “Usually, I just vote for the people who seem competent. In the next local election, I’m going to lobby candidates about the issues and maybe volunteer in a campaign office.” Those interested in taking action, can visit www.aclu.org, www. plannedparenthood.org, www.aauw.org, or www.womensmarch.com.
L&C’s Associate Dean of Adult Education Val Harris gathers in front of the White House with friends during the Woman’s March on Washington, Jan. 21.