January 11, 2021 (Jackson, Miss.) - The Belhaven University Provost Office and Black Student Association are partnering to offer a simulcast event for students called, “Chasing the Dream: MLK in 2021.” This special event is January 18, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will focus on learning from Dr. Martin Luther King's life as the foundation of serving God and others.
Students will earn academic credit, enjoy a free lunch, and could win door prizes. Participants will take part in discussions and hear from a variety of engaging speakers such as Mission Mississippi President Neddie Winters, Senior Pastor of Redeemer Church Rev. Elbert McGowan, Jr., and Director of Mennonite Central Committee United Nations Dr. Chris Rice.
Students must pre-register to attend “Chasing the Dream: MLK in 2021.”
Belhaven University Provost Dr. Bradford Smith said, “The purpose of this event is to reflect together on the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr and to ask ourselves, how do we apply these lessons in these challenging times we're living in?”
Smith said he hopes this event will be a memorable experience and observed, “Rev. Dr. King said, 'Our goal is to create a beloved community, and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.'We're hoping students will come away refreshed in their desire to walk humbly, act justly and love mercy as they chase the dream of a beloved community based on truth and love.”