In support of Northland College’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are once again celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King is best remembered for advocating for nonviolent action to end racial discrimination. To honor Dr. King’s legacy of activism and recognize ongoing struggles to end discrimination, Northland College faculty and staff will highlight works of past and current civil rights advocates. Please join us for this virtual celebration.
Schedule
10:00 a.m.
Kevin Schanning, professor of sociology and social justice
Welcome and Introduction
10 minutes
10:10 a.m.
Tom Fitz, professor of geoscience
Reading from Letter from a Birmingham Jail
20 Minutes
10:30 a.m.
Jason Terry, professor of art
How Visual Artists Have Addressed Racism
15 minutes
10:45 a.m.
Andy Goyke, professor of biology
How to Stay Alive While Being Black
25 minutes
11:10 a.m.
Dani O’Brien, assistant professor of education
The Black Lives Matter at School Movement
55 minutes
11:30 a.m.
Daryle Tucker, head women’s basketball coach and adjunct instructor of business
Comments and Readings
30 minutes
12:00 p.m.
Brian Tochterman, associate professor of sustainable community development
Reading from James Baldwin
30 minutes
12:30 p.m.
Kevin Schanning, professor of sociology and social justice
The Continued Struggle for Voting Rights and Concluding Remarks
15 minutes
