{"id":4001,"date":"2016-12-07T17:30:48","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T00:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/?p=4001"},"modified":"2016-12-07T17:30:48","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T00:30:48","slug":"announcing-2017-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/2016\/12\/07\/announcing-2017-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">We are proud to announce plans for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=BAVKG_vWLujlnQ4tHlrXRGp8sJw_ppNw6BN6uEsKa5GRmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fleadership.oregonstate.edu%2fdiversity%2fevents-and-initiatives%2fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration<\/span><\/a><u> <\/u><span style=\"font-size: small\">to be held Jan. 14-20.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">In its 35th year, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=BAVKG_vWLujlnQ4tHlrXRGp8sJw_ppNw6BN6uEsKa5GRmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fleadership.oregonstate.edu%2fdiversity%2fevents-and-initiatives%2fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\"> is one of Oregon State University\u2019s longest running events focused on social justice and transformative change. This year, the Celebration will consist of:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=iZmCJ9mZcVXROXJB5SNOq6cM0i9gZISGBR_Ippjr-zWRmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fleadership.oregonstate.edu%2fdiversity%2fevents-and-initiatives%2fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration%2fcelebration-events\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">The Celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\"> &#8211; A week-long event consisting of workshops, speakers, service opportunities and other community engagement events hosted by many OSU departments. The Celebration will begin with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=Ax-Wgpvckl9MvmHgtDgsS0apkVDsDDXmgz2nETw0KniRmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fsli.oregonstate.edu%2fcce%2fmlkservice\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">day of service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\"> on Saturday, Jan. 14, hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=241djQAz0tHHlU33evIvpVw58afk7VRZ0AeUO12MZQ6RmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fleadership.oregonstate.edu%2fdiversity%2fevents-and-initiatives%2fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration%2fpeace-breakfast-and-keynote\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">The Peace Breakfast and Keynote Address<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\"> &#8211; A breakfast to honor the legacy of Dr. King, where legacy awards are presented to community members for exemplary service. The breakfast will take place on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day \u2013 Jan. 16 \u2013 and will be followed by a keynote address.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">This year\u2019s keynote speaker is <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><b>Franchesca Ramsey<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\">, an actress, comedian, writer, activist and a leading voice at the confluence of pop culture and social justice education. She hosts the popular <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><i>Decoded<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"> series on MTV News and was a writer and regular contributor to <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><i>The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"> on Comedy Central.\u00a0Ramsey\u2019s work with <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><i>Decoded<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"> explores race, ethnicity, gender and culture by using comedy as a vehicle for activism and learning. Ramsey has been featured on MTV, in the New York Times, NPR, Ebony Magazine and the BBC. During her visit to Oregon State, Ms. Ramsey will also spend time with students, faculty and staff.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">The Peace Breakfast will be free and open to Oregon State community members and invited guests. The Keynote Address will be free and open to the public. Additional registration information for the Peace Breakfast will follow.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"><b>Celebration Events<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">An important part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration are events envisioned by Oregon State community members to collaboratively learn about, reflect on and carry on the legacy of Dr. King. Events in the past have included art shows, spoken word performances, interfaith celebrations, workshops, dialogues, lectures, panels, marches and calls to action, just to name a few.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Oregon State community members are encouraged to work together to plan and carry out events. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=iZmCJ9mZcVXROXJB5SNOq6cM0i9gZISGBR_Ippjr-zWRmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fleadership.oregonstate.edu%2fdiversity%2fevents-and-initiatives%2fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration%2fcelebration-events\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Celebration events may be submitted here.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\">Event submissions will be accepted until Dec. 28.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"><b>Celebration Legacy Awards<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Two legacy awards are awarded each year at the Peace Breakfast by the Celebration committee \u2013 the Phyllis S. Lee Award and the Frances Dancy Hooks Award.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=4SGQYeaGmwFwM5hdUnYk4A_Fz2oY2VDrpn8E06tKTBqRmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fleadership.oregonstate.edu%2fdiversity%2fevents-and-initiatives%2fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration%2fcelebration-legacy-awards-0\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Phyllis S. Lee Award<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\"> honors a member of the Oregon State community who exemplifies Dr. Lee\u2019s commitment and dedication to social justice and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=V5cFg7AyQzCQZn66g8s91EZ3JnHvxMuCx2NBgSWaN06RmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fleadership.oregonstate.edu%2fdiversity%2fevents-and-initiatives%2fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration%2fcelebration-legacy-awards-1\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Frances Dancy Hooks Award<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\"> recognizes Oregon State students, staff or faculty who exemplify Frances Dancy Hooks\u2019 work: building bridges across cultures, showing courage in promoting diversity, and proudly \u201cWalking the Talk.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Please consider nominating a colleague deserving of one of these awards. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=RW_m8Mait965uPrjCiox5Q1jVPM6wsSp16s49qb7pyORmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fleadership.oregonstate.edu%2fdiversity%2fevents-and-initiatives%2fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration%2fcelebration-legacy-awards\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Nomination submission instructions are available here.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\"> Nominations will be accepted until Dec. 28.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">For updates and event information, please follow the Celebration on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exmail.oregonstate.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=5f__jf7aaj6GFekdxlmnPHAUmt8UQ59cEBg9PqyQX2aRmrbM-B7UCA..&amp;URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fOSUMLKcelebration%2f%3ffref%3dts\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Facebook.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small\"> We look forward to sharing more details about this year\u2019s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration with the Oregon State community!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Warmly,<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">The Office of Institutional Diversity and the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning Committee<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are proud to announce plans for the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to be held Jan. 14-20. \u00a0 In its 35th year, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is one of Oregon State University\u2019s longest running events focused on social justice and transformative change. This year, the Celebration will consist of:&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/2016\/12\/07\/announcing-2017-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3656,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3656"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4001"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4002,"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4001\/revisions\/4002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}