Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy and Influence Over Diversity in Higher Education
The improving and growing legacy of diversity and inclusion efforts on college campuses is forever intertwined with the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. On January 20 every year, we honor all the countless ways that the tireless efforts of this civil rights hero and his compatriots inspire us to accept and embrace our fellow man with kindness and intention. Let’s remember some of the examples in which the torch has been picked up across centers of higher learning to help inform our own efforts here at Life U.
A Black History Month Reading List
Just as all holidays and memorials are occasions for reflection and remembrance, Black History Month is an important time to reflect on where our nation has been and where it is going. Below is a 10-piece reading list that spans more than one hundred years and multiple genres, but each of piece features the thoughts of a respected black artist, professor or cultural leader.
MLK Jr. Day
On January 15, 1929, a legend was born in this very special place – Atlanta, Georgia. Martin Luther King Jr. came into the world that day and has made a lasting impact on society. King held a strong belief that all men are created equal and should enjoy the same rights and privileges.
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