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January 17, 2001
Regis to commemorate life of Dr. Martin Luther King
All invited to join events highlighting life of civil rights leader
During the month of January, Regis University invites the Denver community to participate in following events to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
"REMEMBERING THE DREAM"
On Thursday, January 18, 2001, a prayer vigil will be held in the Student Center patio at 5 p.m. Students will read excerpts from Dr. King's most famous speeches and sermons.
"FACING THE PROBLEMS"
On Monday, January 22, Regis will explore the current climate of race relations in the U.S.
Business Professor, Dr. Catharyn Baird, will facilitate an open discussion entitled "Viewing the Progress with Dr. King." It will be held in Loyola Hall, Room 31, from 9 - 10:15 a.m.
From 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., in the Student Center Faculty Lounge, Regis student panel members will discuss "Pressures Minority Students Face From Their Own Communities."
At 8 p.m., John Singleton's 1997 film, Rosewood, will be shown on the first floor of De Smet Hall. The film is based on a true story from January of 1923 during which Rosewood, a flourishing black town in central Florida was burned to the ground by residents from the neighboring, less prosperous town of Sumner, Florida. Fueled by a white woman's claim that she was assaulted and beaten by a black stranger, a mob of Sumner men declared war on their unsuspecting neighbors. For more than 70 years, Rosewood's history and destruction were kept secret and never discussed by the survivors. Rosewood stars Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle and Esther Rolle. A discussion will follow the film. Refreshments will be served.
January 23 - "TELLING THE STORY"
A Leadership Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. in the Student Center Dining Room
Renowned storyteller, Opalanga Pugh will demonstrate the power of stories and metaphors to reframe problematic situations, engage others in shared vision and reveal common core values.
"Telling the Story of the Freedom Movement" is a film that includes clips from acclaimed series' "Eyes on the Prize" and "Prophets of Hope."
The film introduces civil rights workers involved in the student movement during the 60's. It runs every 30 minutes from 5 - 8 p.m. in Student Center Faculty Lounge.
January 24 - "EMBRACING THE LEGACY"
During a brown bag lunch, special guest, T. Leon Williams will present a lecture called "Outside the Circle." It is a discussion on how cultural differences and experiences help to distinguish people of the same and of different races and cultures.
Mr. Williams is Associate Professor and Director of Multicultural Development at Ohio Northern University. He has written and directed several plays and has conducted numerous forums on cultural awareness.
Through his experience he has developed a passion for creating harmony, and a spirit of healing and cooperation in campus environments where hostility and conformity are often at the base of racial issues.
The lunch is from noon - 1 p.m. in the Student Center Faculty Lounge. Snacks will be provided.
Dinner with Mr. Williams is at 6 p.m. in the Evergreen Room of Carroll Hall. A limited number of free tickets are available in the Student Activities Office or the Circular Desk in the Student Center. If you are interested in attending, either stop by the Student Center or call 303-458-3505.
At 8 p.m. in a presentation called, "Shattered Dreams," Mr. Williams will convey his ideas on what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would say today if he could create an addendum to his famous "I Have A Dream" speech.
He will explore the challenges today's African-American students face in a culture where the "dream" has yet to be fulfilled. The event will be held in the Student Center Dining Room.
Thursday, January 25 - "BEYOND THE DREAM"
At 10:45 a.m. in Loyola Hall, Room 17, Dr. Aimee Wheaton will host an open discussion on "Racial Profiling in the Justice System."
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Deon Gillespie at 303-458-4273 or email dgillesp@regis.edu.
