Housing a key focus of MLK event at Goshen College – Goshen News
It was nearly a full house at the Church-Chapel at Goshen College Monday for “King Celebration 2024: Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes.”
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Goshen College announces 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Goshen College is set to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 13-15, 2024. This year’s theme, “Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes, Champions of Change in Elkhart County,” will focus on key issues surrounding housing and honor individuals making a difference in the local community. The keynote speaker for the event is Cyneatha Millsaps, executive director of the Center for Community Engagement at Goshen College.
2023 Goshen College King Celebration highlights
Goshen College students, faculty and community members will focus on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and explore the theme “Hidden Treasures: Untold Stories,” with Dr. Darryl Heller, director of the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center and assistant professor of women’s and gender studies, during the campus’ annual public celebration events Jan. 14-16, 2023.
Shands Stoltzfus receives Indiana’s highest civil rights award
Regina Shands Stoltzfus, assistant professor of peace, justice and conflict studies at Goshen College, has been awarded the 2016 Spirit of Justice Award by the State of Indiana Civil Rights Commission, the state's highest civil rights honor.
Annual MLK Study Day at Goshen College seeks to advance intercultural action
Goshen College students, faculty and community members will focus on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and explore the theme “Be Brave, Show Grace: Advancing Intercultural Action” during the MLK Day celebration events on Jan. 18 and 19.
Annual MLK Study Day at Goshen College features luncheon, documentary and authors
Goshen College will again focus on the values and ideals that characterized Martin Luther King Jr. through music and poetry, a documentary, a luncheon and discussions during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Study Day on Jan. 21.