University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Friday, January 15th
Rockfeller Chapel
10:00-11:30am

The Black Students Association of The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools will present its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Assembly on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 10AM - 11:30 in Rockefeller Chapel. The theme of the event is Where We've Been and Where We're Going. All are welcome.

The speaker for the event is Ms Beverly Biggs, Lower School Principal and former interim Head of School. Ms Biggs has also been a lower school Assistant Teacher and Head Teacher in the Lower School.

Contact: Dr Frances Moore-Bond, fmoore@ucls.uchicago.edu or 773-834-3428

University of Chicago

Wednesday, January 13th
Bond Chapel Worship
11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Joseph Bond Chapel, 1050 East 59th Street
Contact Laura Hollinger, marie1@uchicago.edu, for details.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Service: Rev. Zachary W. Mills, Associate Minister, Hyde Park Union Church, preaching. Bond Chapel Worship is a brief midweek service of music, prayer, readings, and preaching in an ecumenical spirit. The weekly gathering provides regular space and place for reflection, wonder, and praise. All are welcome!


Friday, January 15th
MLK Commemoration Service | “Still I Rise”
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Keynote Address by Dr. Melissa Harris-Lacewell
 Reception to follow at Ida Noyes Hall

The University of Chicago’s annual MLK Commemoration Service will be held on Friday, January 15th beginning at 3:30pm at Rockefeller Chapel as the start to the university’s Black Heritage Celebration. Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Melissa Harris-Lacewell, Associate Professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University. She is the author of the award-winning book Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought (Princeton 2004). Harris-Lacewell is currently at work on a new book, Sister Citizen: A Text For Colored Girls Who've Considered Politics When Being Strong Wasn't Enough (Yale University Press, forthcoming). Immediately following the service, we will host our annual MLK Reception at Ida Noyes Hall showcasing Soul Umoja, Balle Bhangra, spoken word artists, and additional student performances. For more information about the MLK celebration and Black Heritage Celebration, please visit mlk.uchicago.edu.

The theme of this year’s celebration; “And Still I Rise” from the poem with the same title written by acclaimed scholar Dr. Maya Angelou, reflects the focus of this year’s service discussing the impact of violence that is being felt and endured by young people.


Saturday, January 16th
MLK Day of Service
http://ucsc.uchicago.edu/pages/dayofservice.html

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS: Register (or register your group) for the the MLK Day of Service
Volunteer with students, faculty, and staff at the the MLK Day of Service on Saturday, January 16, 2010. We will gather on campus at 8:30 am, do service at various sites from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and return to campus by 2:00 pm. For information, email Emily at boz@uchicago.edu.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: PROPOSE A PROJECT FOR THE MLK DAY OF SERVICE
We would love to have you host a group of 10 or more volunteers on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Volunteers will be on site form 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Teams of volunteers learn about their site and undertake a service project to support the site's work in the community. For information, email Emily at boz@uchicago.edu.


Sunday, January 17th
Sunday at Rockefeller
11:00 AM–12:15 PM
at Rockefeller Chapel

A musical and liturgical celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Communion in the glorious setting of Rockefeller Chapel, open to all. Today: with soloists and special guests Hooked on Drums, and Rockefeller's E.M. Skinner organ and carillon. Revd. Bernard "Chris" Dorsey, Vice President of Development at Chicago Theological Seminary, preaching.


Tuesday, January 19
Taste of Africa
6-10pm
located at 969 East 60th Street, corner of 60th and Ellis
hosted by the SSA African American Student Association
Contact Andrea Parker at aka.andreaparker@gmail.com or Rosa Yadira Ortiz at ryo@uchicago.edu for more information.

featuring African cuisine, art, and entertainment


Friday, January 22
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Service
5:30-8:00pm
located at 969 East 60th Street, corner of 60th and Ellis
hosted by the SSA African American Student Association
Contact Andrea Parker at aka.andreaparker@gmail.com or Rosa Yadira Ortiz at ryo@uchicago.edu for more information.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Arthur M. Brazier, Bishop Emeritus of Apostolic Church of God, founder of the Woodlawn Organization (TWO), and nationally recognized community organizer; Kuumba Lynx edutainers; student soloist Justin Knoxx of the University of Chicago Woodlawn Charter High School; African performers Ayodele Dance and Drum; and musical group Ifficial Reggae Movement. Reception follows.


University of Chicago Hospitals

Thursday, January 21st
University of Chicago Hospital
34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Room P-117

Guest Speaker: Jeff Johnson
An award-winning journalist, social activist, and political commentator, Jeff Johnson is well known for his conversations with world figures and his trailblazing efforts as a voice for positive social change.

Originally known as BET’s “Cousin Jeff,” Jeff Johnson has parlayed his commitment to making the world a better place into a diverse career, shedding light on the issues that matter most. He has spent the last decade merging the worlds of politics and popular culture, working as senior advisor for media and youth outreach for People for the American Way, as national director of the Youth & College division of the NAACP, and as the vice president of Russell Simmons’ Hip Hop Summit Action Network. He remains with BET Networks, and is a regular commentator for the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. His book, Everything I’m Not Made Me Everything I Am, was released in September 2009.

Widely recognized for his socio-political influence, Jeff Johnson has earned a reputation as the “conscience voice” of BET Networks, for his positive influence among youth and young adults. His commitment to fostering broad-based communication about issues related to race, political, pop culture, and socioeconomics has led to his career as one of the country’s most in-demand diversity speakers, addressing large crowds and encouraging audiences to speak truth to power.