USI Multicultural Center - Martin Luthur King, Jr. Day Celebration

MLK Day

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial Luncheon was held on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11am in Carter Hall.

The theme was "Living in the Dream"

The Keynote speaker was Olympian Dr. John Carlos. Dr. Carlos was the 200 meter dash bronze medalist in the 1968 Mexico Olympics. Carlos has been recognized for his efforts against racism and economic depression particularly during the 1968 Olympics.

Tickets were $5.00 for students (students with meal plans were able to use their meal card to purchase a ticket in the lower level of the UC at Sodexho Food Services), and $10.00 for adults and general public. For additional information, contact the Multicultural Center at
812/465-7188.

Past Speakers

Coach Herman Boone, 2008

In 2008, our MLK Day Memorial Luncheon was held on January 21st, and the keynote speaker was
Coach Herman Boone. Coach Boone's inspirational story was captured in the Disney film "Remember the Titans" starring Denzel Washington. He has also had personal experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his accomplishments include helping a Virginian community set aside racial intolerance .

Coach Boone is a native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and he received his bachelor's and master's degrees from North Carolina College in Durham. He decided to become a teacher and coach so that he might motivate students. Collectively, Boone's football teams amassed an astonishing record of 99 wins and eight losses during his tenure.

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