Martin Luther King Jr.: The Intersection of Civil Rights and Environmental Justice

Event time:

Friday, February 18, 2022 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Event description:

In celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Sustainability (JEDSI) and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) led by Dr. Dorceta Taylor will be hosting a panel about the life and legacy of Dr. King. Although he is most known for the March on Washington where he delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, there are so many other fascinating details about his life that aren’t as widely known. The panel will explore his life and legacy through an environmental lens. We will examine his experiences in Georgia, Connecticut, Alabama, Illinois, and Tennessee. It will also examine how his Civil Rights activism intersected with some early Environmental Justice actions and campaigns. Please join us for this unique event in which we plan to explore Martin Luther King, Jr. and his environmental connections.

Virtual.