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Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

a group of people marching in a protest

Students, Faculty, and Staff marched across campus led by Timothy Lake, MXIBS Director as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Photo by Kim Johnson.

a group of people holding signs

Participants carried signs and sang as they marched from the Chapel to the steps of Trippet and then on to the MXIBS. Photo by Kim Johnson.

a group of people protesting

Photo by Kim Johnson.

a man speaking to a group of people

Former MXIBS Director Horace Turner encouraged the march participants to "continue to push for fairness and equality for all people." Photo by Kim Johnson.

a group of men in hats

Students listened while Horace Turner shared his thoughts on the steps of Trippet Hall. Photo by Kim Johnson.

a man and woman looking at each other

Dean of Students Mike Raters and Dean of Students Staff Sherry Ross were among the participants. Photo by Kim Johnson.

a man in a red hat pointing at something

Head Basketball Coach Mac Petty reflected back to the time when the MXIBS stood where Trippet Hall currently stands. He encouraged the students to "carry on for what you have been given." Photo by Kim Johnson.

a man in a suit and tie standing at a podium

William Smith, father of Wesley Smith '11, reflected on his memories of Chicago within the days of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination before concluding with an excerpt from King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Photo by Kim Johnson.

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