University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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t. no, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satistied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. Martin Luther King Jr., Aug. 28, 1963 This woman ' s sign re- minds students that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ' s work is still unfinished. The University gave students the day off from classes in or- der to participate in the special activities. Greg Kessler In any language. Dr. King ' s message is clear. University stu- dents of all racial, eth- nic and religious back- grounds came together to celebrate his life and dreams on Jan. 15. 3 Layout by Lisa Harty Special Events 331

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Activists gather in the Diagin front of the Marian Matcher Graduate Library. This peaceful march sym- bolized Dr. King ' s ap- proach to fighting rac- ism. Despite his death 28 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ' s dream lived on in the lives of many Ameri- cans. Honoring its commitment to equality and diversity, the University pro- vided programs and activities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to commemorate and continue his vision. The keynote speaker was former surgeon general Dr. Jocelyn Elders, the second woman and first African-American to serve this post. Elders addressed social issues affecting the na- tion as a whole and African-Americans specifi- cally. She stressed that Dr. King would have been disappointed in the state of affairs today, as there were more African-American men in prison than in college. She feared that a decline in moral standards had produced a generation of children who were hopeless, hungry, help- less, homeless, and hugless. Elders cited Dr. King as a great influence in her life and hoped his legacy would inspire the nation ' s youth. Elder ' s lecture was followed by a Unity March sponsored by the Black Student Union. Stu- dents participated because they felt that racial equality had not yet been achieved. Others Greg Kessler came to commemorate the great advances of the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Campu activities included discussions between variou racial, ethnic, and sexual groups. Another group of students spent the da) living part of Dr. King ' s dream: community service. The Office of Academic an Multicultural Affairs joined the Division of Stu- dent Affairs in organizing students to help th needy in surrounding communities. In the af- ternoon, lectures were held in the Modern Lan guages Building, addressing issues such as th Million Man March and the Black Panthers. The festivities concluded with a spectacula concert starring gospel singer Yolanda Adam; and the Michigan Gospel Choir. The day was a massive celebration of a man who dreamt of nation where racial equality existed. Organizers emphasized that the remembrance of Dr. King ' s ideas should have extended beyond the celebra- tion of his birthday once a year. Dr. King wai a marvelous man and leader. The effects of hi: fight for racial equality have extended beyond his death and our appreciation for him should ex- tend beyond his birthday, said LSA first-yea: student Kimberly Collins. Story by Emma Cartwrigh 330 Special Events T

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Students use Mrs. Clinton ' s Ann Arbor visit to voice their politi- cal views. Democrats and Republicans alike began forming lines at 7 a.m. outside of Borders Books and Music, located on Liberty Street. Mrs. Clinton waves to onlookers after her reception at the Michi- gan Theater. This was the first of 1 1 stops on her nationwide book tour to promote It Takes a Vil- lage: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us. Layout by Lisa Harty Chip Pe 332 Special Events