Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 8 at Everett Community College


January 30, 2012 · 4:17 PM

EVERETT — Community members are invited to join students, faculty and staff to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Everett Community College.

Speaker Barry Scott will present a tribute to King's life, followed by a question-and-answer session from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Baker Hall, room 120.

During the presentation, Scott will speak about the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and perform portions of King's most famous speeches.

"This celebration will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and foster a sense of community, as we work in unity to keep the dream alive," said Karena Hooks, director of EvCC's Outreach, Diversity and Equity Center.

The free event is presented by EvCC's Student Activities Programs Board and Outreach, Diversity and Equity Center with the goal of promoting cultural awareness.

Everett Community College is located at 2000 Tower St. in north Everett. Follow the signs to event parking.

This event was rescheduled due to a college snow closure on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.