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    You are at:Home»Local News»K-State Activity»Wreath laying ceremony concludes week long observance of Dr. King

    Wreath laying ceremony concludes week long observance of Dr. King

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    By KMAN Staff on February 3, 2020 K-State Activity, Local News
    Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Brian Samuel prepares to speak to the crowd.
    Photo by Derek Darr/KMAN

    Kansas State University wrapped up its MLK observance week with a special tradition.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy was celebrated Friday with a laying of wreaths at the MLK bust in front of Ahearn Fieldhouse. University leaders spoke briefly at the event. K-State is proud of its MLK connection and celebrates his legacy with a host of activities during a week-long recognition. K-State Student Union Adviser and Multicultural Student Organizations Program Coordinator Brandon Clark spoke with KMAN about the celebration.

          Brandon Clarke Last University speech before Assassination

    It was 52 years ago, Jan. 19, 1968 that Dr.  King Jr. spoke at K-State, less than three months before his assassination. King delivered a speech in front of 7000 people outside Ahearn Fieldhouse, addressing racial inequality and nonviolent solutions.

    Friday’s program was held after a candlelight ceremony which preceded it. Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Bryan Samuel spoke at the ceremony after a long moment of silence for Dr. King. Samuel admired how Dr. King wanted “all human kind” to have liberty.

          Samuel Quote 1

     

    Also K-State held events throughout the week to honor Dr. King. Events like the MLK day of service, several guest speakers, and the sixth annual civil rights teach in were held during the observance week. Samuel is pleased with how the university honors Dr. King and believes K-State has a “special relationship with Dr. King”.

          Samuel Quote 3

    Clark wants to see progress continued in fighting against inequality.

          A lot accomplished Long Way to Go

    Below photos taken by Derek Darr-KMAN News Reporter.

    Community members and University figures walk to the MLK bust to start the wreath laying ceremony.
    The United States and Kansas flags are displayed before the ceremony.
    MLK’s Iconic bust in front of Ahearn Field House.
    K-State Black Student Union members listen to the speakers at the ceremony.
    Wreaths are placed to honor Dr. King
    K-State’s Vice President for communications and marketing Jeffrey Morris speaks to the crowd.
    Observers stand for a moment of silence during the wreath laying ceremony.
    Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Brian Samuel prepares to speak to the crowd.
    K-State officials watch the ceremony.
    Wreaths are placed to honor Dr. King in front of a crowd.

     

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