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MLK Junior honored today

January 15, 2001 By admin

This Martin Luther King Junior Day also marks the start of Human Rights week at the University of Iowa. Highlighting today’s event list is a speech by Angela Davis, a political activist and University of Santa Cruz professor. Organizers say Davis will deliver the M-L-K Convocation tonight.Carlos Serrato of the U-of-I Office of Student Life says this week is part of the University’s effort to reach out to everyone on campus and in the community.Events range from promoting a variety of cultures, including: Indians, Iraqis, African-Americans, Asians and Hispanics. There’ll be lectures, movies, speeches and performances that range from blues music to ballet.King’s birthday has been recognized at the U-of-I since 1968 with convocation. Starting in 1993, the U-of-I expanded the observance to include a week of activities open to the public and free of charge.

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