Present
MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR. EVENTS
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Monday, January 20, 2003
MLK,
Jr.:
Leading
America to the Promised Land
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Main Library Lobby, West Wing
MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR. EVENTS
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Monday, January 20, 2003
MLK,
Jr.:
Leading
America to the Promised Land
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Main Library Lobby, West Wing
A video retelling of the
events leading up to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in
Memphis, Tennessee. Includes interviews with civil rights leaders. Investigation
of James Earl Ray, indicted in the death of Dr. King, with the FBI. Shows
the dedication of the King memorial in Selma, Alabama. The video
will be shown in continuous loop.
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Wednesday, January 22,
2003
In Remembrance of Martin
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Main Library Lobby, West Wing
A video tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. composed of testimonies by his family, associates and government leaders; includes documentary footage. The video will be shown in continuous loop.
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Friday, January 24, 2003
Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.:
A
Historical Perspective
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Main Library Lobby, West Wing
A video biography of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. The video will be shown in continuous loop.
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Main Library Lobby, West Wing
Tributes, Testimonies and Eulogies of King's Family, Friends and Contemporaries
MSU personnel will read tributes,
testimonies and eulogies of King's family, friends and contemporaries.
Program will include musical selection by MSU School of Music faculty.