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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration


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Week of January 20-25, 2025

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC., THETA IOTA CHAPTER PRESENTS

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY MARCH

Starting Location: Peddrew-Yates at 1:30 PM

Monday, January 20, 2025

Register for the march. 

3 PM | Reception immediately following in the Black Cultural Center (BCC), 126 Squires Student Center

 

 

NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING

January 21, 2025

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. 

Learn More about National Day of Racial Healing


RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLES

January 21, 2025

4:30-5:30 PM | Reception -
The Black Cultural Center

6-8 PM | Bridging the Divide: MLK’s Vision for Racial Unity

We will gather in dialogue groups to reflect on the work of Dr. King, and discuss how we can unite to move his legacy forward.

Register for Restorative Justice Circles

"I HAVE A DREAM': Creating Conditions for Belonging as 'OneVT' Community"

January 22, 2025

1 - 3 PM  |
Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Dr. Terrell Strayhorn 

Location: Latham Ballroom at The Inn at Virginia Tech

Join us for a thought-provoking presentation by renowned scholar and speaker Dr. Terrell Strayhorn entitled, "I Have a Dream: Creating Conditions for Belonging as ‘OneVT’ Community.” Dr. Strayhorn will provide valuable insights and inspire us to consider how we can collectively work together as we strive for a more inclusive campus community.

Lunch will be provided

Register for "I HAVE A DREAM" program

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: LaTasha Morrison

January 22, 2025

5:00 PM | Reception
The Black Cultural Center

Join us for refreshments and discussion with LaTasha Morrison

6 PM | Keynote 
Graduate Life Center

Join us as New York Times Bestselling author, CEO and Founder of Be the Bridge, Latasha Morrison shares her thoughts on the topic Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Hope. This powerful address will encourage and motivate us to look forward with hope as we work toward justice in these challenging times.

 

Register for keynote speaker

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP

Tuesday, January 23 | 5:30 PM
Location: Black Cutural Center

Register for the Know Your Rights Workshop

"A TALE OF NEUROSCIENCE and SOCIAL JUSTICE: HOW SEPARATE JOURNEYS BECAME ONE"

January 24, 2025

Noon  |
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gentry Patrick

Location: Steger Hall Auditorium

The Biological Sciences department is hosting an MLK seminar and will be bringing Dr. Gentry Patrick, Endowed Chair in Neurobiology and Director of the Center for Empathy & Social Justice in Human Health and founder of the PATHways to STEM through Enhanced Access and Mentorship scholars program from the University of California, San Diego.

 

Flyer for A Tale of Neuroscience and Social Justice: How Separate Journeys Became One

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) WEEK

January 21–28, 2025

Join us at the start of the Spring 2025 semester to celebrate the legacy, culture, and impact of the Divine Nine as well as get to know current members of the community during NPHC Week! This week features exciting events, educational programs and service projects all focused on unity and community engagement. Stay tuned for the event schedule on Instagram @VTNPHC or GobblerConnect!

CELEBRATE COMMUNITY LOVE 

In collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of the New River Valley. Students will be creating art pieces which celebrate community love, specifically focusing on the African-American community.

Location Perspective Gallery

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

Office for Inclusion and Diversity

Office of Student Affairs

Virginia Tech Police Department

Graduate School

Virginia Tech Athletics

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

Black Cultural Center

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Theta Iota Chapter

Black Organizations Council (BOC)

Black Student Alliance (BSA)