It’s been 51 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Prior to his death Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King gave his “The Other America” speech to supporters participating in a celebratory “Salute to Freedom,” organized by the Local 1199 in New York City. The Local 1199 was a union consisting largely of African Americans, Puerto Ricans, and other people of color. In his speech, Dr. King made a call to action to mobilize a multiracial movement of America’s poor. New York City was one of many stops in his travels across the country to seek possible allies for his Poor People’s Campaign. “The Other America” explores this overlooked and obscured episode of the late civil rights movement, deepening our understanding of King's commitment to social justice and also of the long-term trajectory of the civil rights movement.
This event is hosted by Ms. Marshay Proctor-Bates, MSW, LCSW-A, an Academic Advisor and Success Coach at A-B Tech Community College. The event is open to all faculty, staff, students, and the community.
Employees should register to attend on LearnerWeb.
WHERE: Ferguson Auditorium
WHEN: Feb. 12, 2020, 1-2:30 p.m.