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When Monday 11:30 – 1:30 Where Audience Description The Center for Civic Learning and Action will have available for you all the tools that you need to send a postcard or a letter to elected officials — whether local, state, or at the highest levels of government. The Center for Civic Learning and Action will…

When Monday 11:30 – 1:30 Where Audience Description Rage, the intense feeling of uncontrollable anger, can be a powerful emotion to harness for the sake of social change. Come along and write about and through that emotion (and any other ones you might be experiencing), either as an activity for today or as a part…

When Monday 11:30 – 1:30 Where Audience Description A zine (short for magazine or fanzine) is a self-published or (in this case), simple handmade work of original or appropriated texts and images.  Zines can cover a wide range of topics, including art, politics, personal stories, and niche interests. Historically, zines have been a medium for marginalized communities…

When Where Audience Description Join us for drinks and light fare as we celebrate the end of our inaugural celebration of MLK Day and Social Justice Week with our honored guests, the members of the DEI Division, including the staff of the following centers: To learn more about the Dickinson Club, including how to join…

When Where Audience Description Join us for a dinner following the Justice Jamboree. Here, attendees will share a meal, connect with others, and engage in discussions about King’s work.  Dinner is graciously provided by the Antiracism Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law.

When Where Audience Description Dr. King closes his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” by reflecting that his time there forced him to “write long letters, think long thoughts and pray long prayers.” Writing, thinking, and praying (which we might also call, more simply, hoping) are the foundation of social action. The Writing Center offers community…

When Where Audience Description Join us for the first “Community Rap” discussion as we talk about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. & the Civil Rights Movement through rhythm and poetry. Focusing on Kendrick Lamar’s song “Prayer” and Amanda Gorman’s 2021 Inaugural Poem “ The Hill We Climb,” we will engage in group…

When Where Audience Description All in attendance are asked to wear black to support Dickinson’s basketball teams. There will be a half-time performance during the men’s game to celebrate Dickinson’s commitment to diversity and social justice. The first 100 students to arrive will receive free social justice themed t-shirts!

When Where Audience Description After taking part in the MLK Commemorative March, join us in Allison Hall, where Revered King spoke in 1963 when it was a community church, and be treated to a special evening of poets and musicians. Join faculty and student performers from the Dickinson community, including Jennifer Blyth, James Martin, Michael…

When Where Audience Description Rev. Sylvester Brown will lead Dickinsonians and members of the Carlisle community in a march filled with song that will: Here is a link to a brief video of the March from a cold January 15, 2024: