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January 17-22, 2010

29th Annual MLK Birthday Celebration

UNC Chapel Hill

Join us at Carolina for a week of cooperatively planned events to commemorate the ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at 919-962-6962 or by email.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Candlelight Vigil | 5:30 p.m. | McCorkle Place, around the Old Well | map

Join us as we light candles and honor of the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. with brief speakers and performances.

MLK Keynote Lecture: Dr. Maya Angelou and Presentation of 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship | 6:00 p.m. | Memorial Hall | map | ticket required

Maya Angelou PhotoA remarkable renaissance woman, Dr. Maya Angelou is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou’s unique power to help people of every orientation span the lines of race. Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics. This event will be sign interpreted.

Maya Angelou Ticket Information: UNC Students: FREE Reserved-Seat Tickets available Tuesday, January 13. UNC Students must present UNC One Card: Two tickets per One Card; Limit 2 One Cards per student. General Public, Faculty, and Staff: FREE Reserved-Seat Tickets available Thursday, January 15. Limit 2 tickets per person. All tickets must be picked up in person from the Memorial Hall box office.

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