Weekend media advisory: You're invited to cover Saturday's MLK Gospel Fest or Sunday movie discussion at Eastern Michigan University
Media Advisory for Weekend Planning Editors:
This weekend, Eastern Michigan University continues its six-day celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
You are invited to cover this weekend's special events:
Saturday, January 19, 2019
• MLK Gospel Fest: Pease Auditorium. Doors Open: 2:30 p.m. Performance time: 3 – 6 p.m. (Free Admission). LBC credit approved event.
This multi-generational program will be the host to several EMU and community faith-based ministries who will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s spiritual foundation.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
• Movie and Discussion: "The Hate U Give": Student Center Auditorium. Viewing: 1:30 p.m. Free admission. Discussion is 3:45 p.m. in 310A Student Center (immediately following movie), with light refreshments. LBC credit approved event.
Following the movie, all moviegoers are invited to participate in a short facilitated discussion of the issues surrounding the events that occurred in the movie and how it compares and contrasts with events that are happening today around the country.
January 18, 2019
Written by:
Official Statements
Media Contact:
Geoff Larcom
glarcom@emich.edu
734-487-4400
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