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January 10, 2018 The Skanner Page 27 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Briefs cont’d from pg 26 of the books Everyday White People Confront Ra- cial and Social Injustice: 15 Stories and The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys. In 2014 he founded The Privilege Institute, which engages peo- ple through workshops, events, and publications. He gained his doctorate in education leadership from University of Iowa. Moore provides consulting, edu- cation, and research through America & MOORE. The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is spon- sored by the Center for Intercultural and Civic En- gagement, Division of Student Affairs, Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound, and Office of Diversity and Inclusion. For directions and a map of the University of Puget Sound campus: pugetsound.edu/directions For accessibility information please contact acces- sibility@pugetsound.edu or 253.879.3931, or visit pugetsound.edu/accessibility. Vancouver Ave. Baptist Church Celebrates Student, Community, and Civic Leaders Who Model the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Jan. 13 and 14, Portland’s historic Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church and its vibrant commu- nity will host the annual Drum Major Celebration. This two-day commemoration consists of the Salute to Greatness scholarship and awards luncheon, held from 12 to 2 p.m. Jan. 13, as well as an inclusive inter- faith gathering, Empower the Dream, held from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler will deliver the key- note address at Saturday’s awards luncheon, while Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith will deliver the keynote on Sunday joined by speak- ers including Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish, Oregon Senator Lew Frederick, and former Senator Margaret Carter. Every year, the Drum Major Celebration honors Portland’s most promising young people, along with the city’s standout humanitarians dedicated to a vari- ety of causes and solutions. Both events will be held at the Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, one of Portland’s historic ven- ues, and the only church in Oregon where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addressed the Beloved Community in November of 1961 as part of his first trip to the Pacific Northwest. The church is located at 3138 North Van- couver Avenue. Both Drum Major Celebration events are open to the public, and will take place in the church’s Dr. & Mrs. O.B. Williams Fellowship Hall and main sanctu- ary, respectively. The name for this yearly event is inspired by Dr. King himself, who, in 1968, spoke of how he hoped to be eulogized. As part of a sermon given on Feb. 4 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia — only two short months before he was assassinated — Dr. King intoned, “Let me be remembered as a drum major for justice, peace, and righteousness.” Both events are open to the public. Reservations are recommended. Admission is free, but donations are strongly encouraged. All proceeds will be put toward future awards and scholarships. Call the Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church at (503) 282-9496 to reserve seats, or http://vafbcp- dx.org/. Details can be found on VAFBC’s Facebook Events Page at http://ow.ly/5dWO307z3rJ. Portland Playhouse Hosts Group Reading of ‘I Have a Dream…’ Speech The Portland Playhouse will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a group reading of his “I Have a Dream...” speech from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at 531 NE Prescott St. The reading will take place at 4 p.m. and a potluck meal will follow begin- ning at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome. No acting experience is required. Attendees will have the opportunity to read part of the speech aloud, sentence by sentence. This event is free, but an RSVP is requested. Please visit www.portlandplayhouse.org/mlk. Clark College Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. King with Museum Exhibit and Speaker Clark College will honor the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 17, with two events—a traveling museum exhibit and a guest speaker—focused on Af- rican-American history and art. The theme this year is “1968,” in reference to the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King, and the day’s activities will focus on how the events of 1968 shaped American his- tory and culture. Both events are free and open to the public. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will be on ex- hibit in Gaiser Student Center on Clark’s main cam- pus from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Founded by Khalid el-Hakim, this is an award-winning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts. The selection on display will focus on the major events and personalities of 1968, including artifacts related to the 1968 Olympics, Mu- hammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, the Black Panther Party, Shirley Chisholm, and numerous musical artists who were performing during that time. Supporting ma- terial from the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the Jim Crow era will provide additional historical context. Additionally, there will be a multi-media presenta- tion delivered by Professor Griff, one of the founding members of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, about how the events of the late 1960s helped shape that group’s art. Griff will speak from 1 to 2 p.m., also in Gaiser Stu- dent Center. In honor of Dr. King’s legacy and his call for service, the college is asking guests to bring a non-perishable item for the Clark College Penguin Pantry and the ShareHouse Backpack Program. Clark College will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day itself (Monday, January 15) in observance of the official holiday. Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. For more information about this event, visit www. clark.edu/cc/mlk.
