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- In Wilderness Is the Preservation of the World: Photography by Dan Wells12:00 am
- FitRock Boulder Competition12:30 pm
- Coffee & Conversation: What Does MLK’s Legacy Mean, Really?3:00 pm
- Women's Ice Hockey vs. Vermont6:00 pm
- Little Women, the Musical6:30 pm
- Cinematheque BU Presents: An Evening With Maureen Bharoocha7:00 pm
- Liquid Fun Presents Susan T. Anthony's 8:00 pm
Coffee & Conversation: What Does MLK’s Legacy Mean, Really?
Martin Luther King, Jr. is often invoked in discussions about politics, human rights, social justice, race and ethics. No matter what your ideology, odds are you can use an MLK quotation to support your point of view. But what did King stand for, really? Why are certain parts of his life and work remembered more than others? Is King as beloved a historical figure as we’d like to believe? Is it time to find a new symbol for inspiration and a call to action? This Friday, let’s examine the legacy and influence of Boston University’s most famous alumnus.
When | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, January 31, 2020 |
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Location | Howard Thurman Center, 808 Commonwealth Avenue |