Martin Luther King CommUNITY of Greater Kennett Area
“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” Martin Luther King, Jr., March for Integrated Schools, April 18, 1959.
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Keynote Speaker, Dr. Robin Smith
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Pam Smith, Kingian Nonviolence Workshop Leader
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Barbara Bezdek, J.D., Kingian Nonviolence Workshop Leader
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Dr. Patience Ajoff-Foster, Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice Workshop Leader
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Dr. Bernetta McCall-Millonde, Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice Workshop Leader
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On January 15, 2024, we extended an invitation to everyone to join us in honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. A diverse audience of over 250 individuals, comprising students from local high schools, Lincoln University students and staff, and members of the Southern Chester County community, participated in the event.
The program commenced with a presentation of colors by the Oxford Boy Scouts and Middletown DE Girl Scouts. The day's highlights were featured in articles published by the West Chester Daily Local News and the Chester County Press. Be sure to check out photos capturing the program, the participants, keynote speaker, choir, workshops and much more here: MLK Day at Lincoln University.
By popular demand, we served chicken and waffles (with lots of other dishes) at our Annual Fellowship Brunch. Everyone met old and new friends who fit in the Beloved Community and enjoyed civil rights inspired choir performances, readings from Dr. King's sermons, workshops on racial justice, and more, including tours of the campus, exhibitions and vendors.
Our keynote speaker was Dr. Robin Smith, a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and experienced media personality, who addressed today’s most pressing societal challenges through fearless truth-telling. As a licensed psychologist, she brought a uniquely healing perspective to our nation’s most daunting social justice and mental health issues: from systemic racism and racial violence to grief and loss, to discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation, to recovering and rebounding as a nation after the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Lincoln University Gospel Choir performed special musical selections in honor of Dr. King.
Following the Fellowship Brunch, two workshops were offered. One was on Kingian Non-Violence derived from the principles and methodology of Rev. Dr. King and the other was on Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice that explored how to be effective allies to people of color in your journey for racial equity and collective liberation. Learn more about our workshop leaders here.
Tours of Lincoln University, the nation's first Historically Black College and University, were available during the day. Masks and social distancing were required as per current Covid protocols.
We asked all to click on the red button or green tickets to register for this important event commemorating the birthday of Dr. King.. All were directed to select one of two workshops here: Workshop Registration Form. Finally we asked all to please consider a donation to support our work if they were unable to attend.
Parking note: There was ample parking in the area of the Wellness Center (parking lot G), Hansberry Hall (parking lot K) and Apartment Style Living Residence (parking lot H). The LU Security Staff at the main entrance directed guests to these parking lots. MLK and Lincoln University yard signs were placed along the drive from the Main Entrance to the Wellness Center. Any questions regarding parking directed to Charles Ricketts, LU Events, at 917-745-6333.
The program commenced with a presentation of colors by the Oxford Boy Scouts and Middletown DE Girl Scouts. The day's highlights were featured in articles published by the West Chester Daily Local News and the Chester County Press. Be sure to check out photos capturing the program, the participants, keynote speaker, choir, workshops and much more here: MLK Day at Lincoln University.
By popular demand, we served chicken and waffles (with lots of other dishes) at our Annual Fellowship Brunch. Everyone met old and new friends who fit in the Beloved Community and enjoyed civil rights inspired choir performances, readings from Dr. King's sermons, workshops on racial justice, and more, including tours of the campus, exhibitions and vendors.
Our keynote speaker was Dr. Robin Smith, a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and experienced media personality, who addressed today’s most pressing societal challenges through fearless truth-telling. As a licensed psychologist, she brought a uniquely healing perspective to our nation’s most daunting social justice and mental health issues: from systemic racism and racial violence to grief and loss, to discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation, to recovering and rebounding as a nation after the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Lincoln University Gospel Choir performed special musical selections in honor of Dr. King.
Following the Fellowship Brunch, two workshops were offered. One was on Kingian Non-Violence derived from the principles and methodology of Rev. Dr. King and the other was on Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice that explored how to be effective allies to people of color in your journey for racial equity and collective liberation. Learn more about our workshop leaders here.
Tours of Lincoln University, the nation's first Historically Black College and University, were available during the day. Masks and social distancing were required as per current Covid protocols.
We asked all to click on the red button or green tickets to register for this important event commemorating the birthday of Dr. King.. All were directed to select one of two workshops here: Workshop Registration Form. Finally we asked all to please consider a donation to support our work if they were unable to attend.
Parking note: There was ample parking in the area of the Wellness Center (parking lot G), Hansberry Hall (parking lot K) and Apartment Style Living Residence (parking lot H). The LU Security Staff at the main entrance directed guests to these parking lots. MLK and Lincoln University yard signs were placed along the drive from the Main Entrance to the Wellness Center. Any questions regarding parking directed to Charles Ricketts, LU Events, at 917-745-6333.