Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration

3 matches found

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  • 12:00 pm    1/29/2025
  • Illini Union, South Lounge (1401 W. Green Street, Urbana)

  Rectifying “et al.” History: The Women of Brown Project Discussion of the Oliver Brown, et al. vs. Board of Education of Topeka

  Please join the campus community for a discussion titled, “Rectifying "et al." History: The Women of Brown Project,” where Donna will discuss Oliver Brown, et al. vs. Board of Education of Topeka and the twelve female plaintiffs in the 1954 Supreme Court case.

  • Lecture
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  • 1:00 - 3:30 pm    2/7/2025
  • School of Social Work, Room 2015 (1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana)

  School of Social Work Immersive Simulated Experience: Poverty and Service

  During this “Immersive Simulated Experience,” participants will navigate the challenges of limited resources and heightened stress. The simulation encourages individuals to perceive poverty from various perspectives and fosters discussions on the potential for personal and community-driven change.

  • Other
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  • 6:00 pm    2/13/2025
  • School of Social Work, Room 2015 (1010 W. Nevada St, Urbana)

  Coffee and Conversation (Debriefing)

  Perspectives Unveiled: Participants will engage in a reflective dialogue following the Immersive Simulated Experience, providing a space to share their thoughts and feelings. In this forward-looking dialogue, participants will collaboratively explore potential avenues for change within themselves and their local communities.

  • Other