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MLK memorial celebration week

“The Fierce Urgency of Now”, students celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. virtually

Josh Meredith, Photo Editor January 20, 2021

Students celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. a little differently this year due to the pandemic. The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial celebration week started Monday morning...

Luncheon manifests MLK Jr’s vision for the future

Luncheon manifests MLK Jr’s vision for the future

Haviland Cardinal, Staff Writer January 22, 2019

Donna Brazile said Martin Luther King’s legacy is stronger nowadays than it has ever been. Brazile, the former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, was the keynote speaker at this year’s...

Performance does matter

Osman Bien Aime, Staff Writer January 21, 2016

Historically, USI has always made a point to provide a variety of entertainment at the many annual events on campus. Unfortunately, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon this past Monday hints at...

The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sponsored after school group, Emerging Young Leaders, laugh with Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon’s keynote speaker Major General Barrye Price after his “Up Close and Personal” meeting in Traditions Lounge on Monday.

Luncheon keeps MLK’s “dream alive”

Abigail Suddarth, Staff Writer January 19, 2016
Barry Price, who became the first African-American to earn a doctorate from the Department of History at the University of Texas A&M, spoke at this year’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon.
Guests to the Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon are served their meals before the guest speaker takes the stage during the 2015 annual event in Carter Hall. This year’s luncheon will include guest speaker Major General Barrye L. Price, the first African American to obtain a doctorate from the Department of History of Texas A&M University.

‘The man behind the legend’

Bobby Shipman, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2016
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon will feature Major General Barrye Price who travels the globe speaking of Dr. King.

Multicultural memorial luncheon Jan. 18

Nick Leighty December 8, 2015

The university’s Multicultural Center will be sponsoring the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon on Jan. 18. The keynote speaker for the event will be Major General Barrye L. Price,...

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