Louisiana State University

MLK Commemorative Keynote

Each year, the MLK Commemorative Program brings the foremost authors, scholars, and activists to our campus for critical discussion on diversity, education, and issues of social justice.  Former MLK Commemorative Keynote Speakers include Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. Nikki Giovanni, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Alicia Garza, Shaun King, Dr. John Carlos, and Symone Sanders.

This year's keynote will be Yusef Salaam.  Yusef was among five teens from Harlem (known as the "Central Park Five") who were tried and convicted in the "Central Park jogger" case.  All five men were later exonerated after DNA evidence was brought to light.  Since his release more than 20 years ago, Yusef has become a family man, father, poet, activist, and inspirational speaker.  If you have any questions, please call us at 225-578-4339, or email us at oma@lsu.edu. We look forward to seeing you at this year's MLK keynote address!

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Union Theater

Event Type

Lectures & Presentations

Target Audience

Students, Faculty, Staff

Topic

Diversity

Website

https://www.lsu.edu/diversity/oma/eve...

Department
Intercultural Center
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