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College honors memory of MLK, Jr.

Kate Lupo

Issue date: 1/24/07 Section: Features
Actor Esau Pritchett leads a dramatic reading of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous
Media Credit: Ilhan Kim
Actor Esau Pritchett leads a dramatic reading of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I have a dream" speech. From the spire of Mead Chapel to the intimate setting of the Ross Fireplace Lounge, King's message pervaded the College last week as students and community members honored the late civil rights leader's legacy.
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From the spire of Mead Chapel to the intimate setting of the Ross Fireplace Lounge, the message of Martin Luther King, Jr. pervaded the College last week. Through joyous singing, compelling speeches and meaningful discussions, the College community collectively celebrated King's massive contributions to civil rights in America.

Two highly anticipated and memorable events occurred on campus on Jan. 15th, King's birthday - "Remembrance and Reflection: A Tribute to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." and "Let Freedom Sing! Martin Luther King Day Concert." The tribute to King featured a talk by Dean for Institutional Diversity Shirley Ramirez follwing remarks by President of the College Ronald D. Liebowitz and Governor Jim Douglas (R-Vt.). Excerpts from King's speeches were read aloud by students while Twilight Artist-in-Residence François Clemmons provided musical contributions to the event.

Later on in the evening, anticipation mounted as students, faculty, staff and Middlebury residents readied for, "Let Freedom Sing! A Celebration of the American Negro Spiritual and the Life and Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," held in Mead Chapel. The program, directed by Mike Kiernan, featured dramatic readings of King's speeches by New York actor Esau Pritchett and Negro spirituals performed by Clemmons and 80 members of the Middlebury Spiritual Choir. Pritchett hopes he can come back again next year "because events like this are truly valuable. It doesn't matter what color you are, everyone can enjoy and celebrate the overall message of a performance like this," he said.
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