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Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

This year marks the second annual student competition to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King by focusing on social activism, the theme for this year’s week-long celebration of the civil rights activist’s life and times. Students are encouraged to reflect on Dr. King’s message and its place in the world today.

$$$ prizes for first, second, and third places


Criteria:

Reflections can be expressed through the medium of the student’s choosing: writing, music, media technology, posters, performance, art, for example. The only limitation is that the reflections need to be in a format capable of submission.

  • Reflections can be individual or co-authored.
  • Reflections can be expansions or re-thinkings of previous or future assignments.
  • Students will perform their submissions for 5-7 minutes before an audience and judging panel on January 24, 2008.
  • Students will submit their reflections no later than noon, Friday, January 18, 2008.

Submissions and further inquiry can be made to

Be thoughtful. Get creative. Celebrate! Dr. King’s amazing life.

 

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Melissa Carstens

Melissa Carstens
Graduation: 2008
Major: Education
From: Marquette, Michigan
Interests: Singing, Dancing

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