Welcome to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program for 2010!
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program was established in January of 1997 at Belmont University as a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Events are held each January as a part of the observance of Dr. King's birthday.
All these events are open to the Belmont Community and the general public. We hope you will participate.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program 2010
“MOUNTAINTOPS & valleys”
Monday, January 18, 2009
"IMF Jefferson Street March
Jefferson Street MB Church/TSU Gentry Center: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
"Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Vigil"
Vigil sponsored by the Black Sutdent Association.
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
"Rev. Fred Gray
Rev. Fred Gray was the attorney for Rosa parks, Dr. King and the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, and author of Bus Ride to Justice. He also defended the Tuskegee Syphilis Study victims.
Massey Performing Arts Center 10:00 AM
Christian Faith Development Convocation
"Dr. Naomi Tutu"
Dr. Naomi Tutu is the duaghter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and a human rights advocate. She is co-authoring a book entitled, I Don't Think of You as Black: Honest Conversations on Race and Racism.
Friday, January 22, 2010
"Dr. Forrest Harris"
Dr. Forrest Harris is President and CEO, American Baptist College in Nashville. He will give the Keynote Address. He is the DIrector of the Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies and Assistant Dean for African American Church Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
Massey Performing Arts Center: 10:00 AM
Academic Lecture Convocation
Monday-Wednesday, Feburary 1-3, 2010
"BAD: Belmont and Diversity"
Gary Hunter will lead these discussions. You must register to attend. Food will be provided.
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
"Congressman Floyd Flake
Congressman Flake is the pastor of Greater Allen AME Cathedral
Neely Dining Hall: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Christian Faith Development
Monday, February 8, 2010
"Siouxsan & Charles Robinson"
First Nations Christ-followers
Lieu Center for Visual Arts Room 117
Christian Faith Development
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
"Bishop Joseph Walker"
Bishop Walker is the pastof of Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Neely Dining Hall: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Christian Faith Development
Thursday February 11, 2010
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell"
Saturday, February 20, 2010
"BUS TOUR of Nashville Civil Rights Memorial Sites"
Must register to attend - space limited. Forms must be returned to Dr. Watts in the School of Religion along with $10. You will also be responsible for your own lunch expense.
Must return both forms:
Civil Rights Bus Tour Registration
Assumption of Risk & Release Agreement
Location Circle Drive by Wheeler Humanities Building
8:30 AM to load bus which will depart promptly at 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM will return to campus at same location
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
""Spinning into Butter"
Film Viewing and discussion
Location TBA: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
Monday, March 1, 2010
"Dr. Jennie Knight"
Dr. Jennie Knight is Assistant Professor in the Practice of Religious Education and Community Ministries, Candler Schol of Theology, Emory University.
Leu Center for Visual Arts 117: 10:00 AM
Christian Faith Development Convocation
