Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host an MLK Celebration for members of the 91ֱ and Nacogdoches communities to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center’s Twilight Ballroom on the 91ֱ campus.
“This event aims to commemorate the timeless values Dr. King taught us through his example,” said Dr. Griselda Flores, assistant director of multicultural affairs at 91ֱ. “The values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered his leadership.”
The event will include music, dance and art presented by 91ֱ students and community members. Dr. Tshepo Chéry, assistant professor in the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, will deliver a keynote address to conclude the celebration.
Tickets will be available at the BPSC’s Information Desk starting Feb. 6. Tickets are $5 for faculty, staff and community members; and $3 for students. For more information, email oma@sfasu.edu.