This week, Georgetown University is holding a series of events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Let Freedom Ring musical celebration, which took place on Monday, included the performance of a tribute to “Mandela and Martin” and featured Grammy Award winning artist Dionne Warwick, who sang a medley of many of her famous songs. At the concert, the 12th John Thompson, Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award was presented to Lecester Johnson, executive director of the Academy of Hope, a school that provides educational opportunities and adult literacy services.
The celebration of Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy continues through the week with events including a spiritual service at the Saint William Chapel, an art display featuring Life Pieces To Masterpieces in the ICC, and the MLK Reflections Candle Lighting in Healy Circle. The activities can be followed on Twitter through the hashtags #GUreflects50yrs and #MLKatGU. They focus on the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in August.
The week will conclude with the MLK Day of Service hosted by the Center for Social Justice and the DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative, where students will engage in service projects in Ward 7.
