Program - Evanston
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Louis Room, Norris Center, Noon - 4pm
MLK Public Interest Job / Internship Fair - MLK Public Interest Job/ Internship Fair Meet employers offering internships and full-time employment in the education, government and non-profit sectors.
Sponsors: University Career Services and Northwestern Community Development Corporation (NCDC)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Block Cinema, 6:30pm, Free admission
Film Screening - King in Chicago: the story of Dr. Martin Luther King and the Chicago Freedom Movement - 2008, Seth McClellan (director, editor, and producer)
In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King and the Chicago Freedom Movement faced contradictions and complications. Candid interviews, period photos, and stirring music shine a light on their struggle for justice.
In the national celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday each year, most Americans recall or learn about Dr. King's leadership in confronting southern racism in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama. Far less discussed is his prophetic leadership in 1966 confronting northern racism and poverty as part of the Chicago Freedom Movement. This film emphasizes King's understanding of the link between the goals of the Civil Rights Movement and the social injustice of poverty. Candid interviews with Jesse Jackson, James Bevel, Michael Pfleger, and others, period photos and stirring traditional music by Rutha Harris shine a light on their struggle for justice. This film provides invaluable context to the national conversation about the corrosive effects of pervasive racism and persistent poverty in the U. S. today.
The voices of our interview subjects' sound cries of alarm and hope as they reflect on the legacy of the Chicago Freedom Movement and Dr. Martin Luther King.
A 77 minute documentary that has screened at numersous festivals in 2008 and has been used in classes discussions at Universities across the country.
Discussion and Q&A with film Director/Producer Seth McClellan
Sponsors: Block Cinema & MLK Planning Committee
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Wildcat Room, Norris Center, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - In recognition of the community-building work done by Dr. King, members of the Northwestern community will come together to engage with members of the Evanston and Chicago communities in service projects and neighborhood events. The program will include a brief orientation, and will be followed by student-led discussion on the definition of "service" as seen by Dr. King, and the program participants themselves. It is a day to reflect on MLK's message of service and activism, and to put that inspiration into action.
Participants must register by Thurs., Jan. 15th. Transportation and meals will be provided. For more information please visit: www.norris.northwestern.edu/community.php or call (847) 481-2350 or e-mail community@northwestern.edu.
Sponsors: MLK Planning Committee
Monday, January 19, 2009
Norris Center TV's - Starbuck Coffeehouse & 1999 area (ground floor), All Day
All day screenings in the Norris University Center of: "Eyes On the Prize" documentary series about the American Civil Rights Movement. The series uses archival footage to record the growth of the American Civil Rights Movement, with special focus on the ordinary people who affected the change.
King in Chicago: the story of Dr. Martin Luther King and the Chicago Freedom Movement
What's Race Got to Do With It? Social Disparities and Student Success
http://www.whatsrace.org/pages/film.htm
King: Go Beyond the Dream and Discover the Man http://www.history.com/minisites/king
Sponsors: MLK Planning Committee
Monday, January 19, 2009
Norris Center, 8:00am - 3:00pm
The 7th annual Eva Jefferson Civil Rights Mentoring Program commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by bringing together students from the Evanston area and Northwestern student mentors for a meaningful discussion of civil rights issues, past and present.
Sponsors: MLK Planning Committee
Monday, January 19, 2009
Dittmar Gallery, Norris Center, 10:00am
NUSAC (Northwestern University Staff Advisory Council) Coffee Break - Join fellow staff and faculty members for a light reception of food and beverage in honor of Dr. King's birthday prior to the first campus observance.
Sponsors: NUSAC & MLK Planning Committee
Monday, January 19, 2009
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Noon - 1:45pm
Campus Observance - Part I - Keynote performance by soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples. Ms. Staples, a feature performer of the her family's act The Staples Singers, became the soundtrack of the Civil Right Movement and frequent performer for rallies with Dr. King. Remarks from University community and additional musical performances from the Alice Millar Chapel Choir, Northwestern Community Ensemble, and members of the University Jazz Ensemble.
Sponsors: MLK Planning Committee
Monday, January 19, 2009
McCormick Tribune Center, 3:00pm
The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords The role of the Black Press in the Civil Right Movement - Patrick S. Washburn,Prof. E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University.
Sponsors: MLK Planning Committee and Medill
Monday, January 19, 2009
Alice Millar Chapel, 7:00pm
Campus Observance - Part II: Alpha Phi Alpha Candle Light Vigil - Keynote address by Wayne D. Watson (SESP '72) Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago. Musical performances by the Northwestern Community Ensemble, a capella groups and other members of the University community. A reception will follow the program in Parkes Hall.
Sponsors: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity & MLK Planning Committee
Monday, January 19 & Tuesday January 20, 2009
Community Conversations - Discussions related to Community Conversations Banners & On-line Discussions and screenings of "What's Race Got to Do With It? Social Disparities and Student Success" - http://www.whatsrace.org/pages/film.htm
Location: Monday - Allison Hall, Bobb Hall, Norris University Center @ 2:00 - 3:30pm
Tuesday - Louis & Saerree Fiedler Hillel 629 Foster St. Evanston @ 3:00pm
Sponsors: URL, Hillell Bridging The Gap, MLK Planning Committee
