Montana State University's "Celebration of Blackness," with Racially and Sexually Segregated Panels in Honor of MLK Jr.

Mon, Jan 25, 2021 7:27 p.m.

Montana State University's "Celebration of Blackness"

Words of one syllable ...

It was on 1/15, and I wasn't aware of it.  

https://www.montana.edu/calendar/events/36579

MLK Jr.'s Birthday: Celebration of Blackness

When:

Friday, January 15, 2021 from 11:30am to 4:00pm

Where:

WebEx

Description:

Come and join the MSU community in celebrating Rev. [sic] Dr. [sic] Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday!

This year's theme is Celebrating Blackness through a virtual day of panels and discussions with MSU campus leaders. The celebration will begin with an acknowledgment of Rev. [sic] Dr. [sic] Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and will continue with student panels revolving around student-athletes, healthcare, and an interactive African names presentation. Our day will end with a panel of women, led by the DISC's Program Manager, from different professions discussing the intersections of their work and identities.

Schedule includes:

• 11:30a: Rev. [sic] Dr. [sic] MLK Jr. Tribute & Celebration Kick-off
• 12p: Black Student-Athlete Experience Panel
• 1p: Black Students & Patients in Healthcare Panel
• 2p: Interactive African Names Presentation
• 3p: Exploring our Identities & Professions Panel 

The event will be presented on Webex at https://montana.webex.com/montana/onstage/g.php?MTID=efe2f16542feaf4fb8747a1a2f23aef91 Event Password: MLKJR2021

Contact:

Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons (DISC)
Precious Diamond
4069945801
precious.diamond@montana.edu