2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebratory Events
One in 100: Dismantling a Prison Nation
Special Commemorative Address from Angela Davis, UCLA professor, scholar, and author of several books including: "Are Prison's Obsolete?", "Abolition Democracy: Beyond Empire, Prisons and Torture"
The University of New Hampshire will present its 2009 MLK Celebratory events commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The week of activities entitled, One in 100: Dismantling a Prison Nation in the United States, focuses on King's struggle to create a beloved community where social, political, and economic justice are more the norm than the exception. Five major events will take place from January 22 – 27, 2009. These intellectually provocative speakers, panelists, musicians and essayists will challenge the audience to question the steady growth of a prison system where human rights and civil liberties are neglected.
Through productive conversations, attendees will examine the social, economic and political injustices that have contributed to the building of America’s prison industrial complex, a system that has more than one in every 100 adults confined behind bars, and be called to actively participate in growing a productive, self-respecting citizenry. Powerfully provocative civil rights educational programs will be offered in a welcoming learning community that promotes diversity of perspectives, experiences and cultures.
In sum, the Annual MLK Celebration is demonstrative of the University’s goal to cultivate an inclusive learning community of mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. The week’s events include:
Photo Art Exhibit: Thursday, January 22, 2009; 6:00 pm; MUB Strafford Room
Spiritual Celebration: Sunday, January 25, 2009; 4:00 pm; St George’s Episcopal Church,
downtown Durham
Social Justice Concert, Monday, January 26, 2009, 7:00 pm; PCAC Johnson Theatre at UNH
Educational Panel: Thursday, January 29; 12:30-2:00 pm; Strafford Room, MUB
Commemorative Address: Thursday, January 29, 7:00-8:30 pm; PCAC Johnson Theatre at UNH
