IUPUC, the NAACP of Bartholomew County, and the African American Pastors Alliance will be co-sponsoring a day-long event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 18, 2021. The celebration, titled “The Dream Lives On,” includes several virtual events, a "grab and go" lunch, and a silent march in downtown Columbus, culminating with a reading of King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

Full Schedule of Events

7:30 to 9:00 am – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Life and Legacy

Attend using Zoom: https://bit.ly/3a6Gdus or Facebook Live: https://bit.ly/2WemFMF

• John Sims, Athletic Director, St. Peter’s Lutheran School – Keynote Speaker
• “The Story of Reconstruction”
• Presentation of African American Pastors Association Scholarships

11:30 am to 1:00 pm – Grab and Go Lunch sponsored by Homeboyz and the NAACP

At Homeboyz (1451 Washington Street). Please remain in your vehicle on 15th Street – volunteers will deliver the meal(s) to you.

• Installation of the Newly-elected NAACP 3071 Executive Officers
  • Facebook Live stream: http://bit.ly/38rOesV

1:00 to 3:30 pm – Speaker and Panel Discussion

Attend virtually at https://bit.ly/3bs5Iav

• Reinhold Hill, Vice Chancellor and Dean, IUPUC – Presentation of IUPUC Excellence in Diversity Awards
• Kevin Jones, Associate Professor of Management, IUPUC– Keynote Speaker
• Slade Crowder, Assistant Chief Medical Officer, Columbus Regional Health
• The COVID-19 Vaccine and the Black Community
• Johnnie Edwards, President, Bartholomew County NAACP – Panel Moderator
  • Tyshaun Allen
  • Brian Lewis
  • Rachel Woods
• Presentation of NAACP Awards

4:00 to 5:00 pm – Silent March

Begin at Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza (536 5th Street)
End at Columbus City Hall (123 Washington Street)

• "I Have a Dream"
  • Zacaria Scruggs, Columbus North High School