To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., -- clergyman, activist, humanitarian and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement -- St. Cloud State is hosting a community breakfast and day of community service 7:30-9:30 a.m. Jan. 16 in Atwood Memorial Center.
St. Cloud State is partnering with General Mills Foundation, United Negro College Fund and Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) to present keynote speaker Myrlie Evers-Williams. Her Minneapolis remarks will be simulcast at 8 a.m. to screens in the Atwood Ballroom.
Evers-Williams, 83, is a civil rights leader, retired corporate executive, author and former chair of the NAACP. Twice-widowed, she was married to former NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers when he was assassinated June 12, 1963 in the driveway of their Jackson, Mississippi home.
In its fourth year, the event invites students, employees and community members to engage in conversations and interactions on things that matter, to critically analyze how to create positive change and to do the required actions to support the well being of everyone in our community.
Campus parking lots will be free on Jan. 16, except the 4th Avenue Parking Ramp and handicapped, 15-minute and maintenance-vehicle stalls.
Major sponsors include City of St. Cloud, CentraCare Health, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota State, Central Minnesota Community Foundation, St. Cloud Karamel Restaurant, St. Cloud Technical & Community College and United Way of Central Minnesota.
King's Kids is an opportunity for children three and older to learn more about King and what community service means. The children participate in hands-on activities developed to inspire, ignite and teach about Dr. King’s legacy and his vision for the beloved community. There will be breakout rooms for children in the following ages groups, staffed by adult volunteers with fun and educational activities from 8:15-9:30 a.m.
Please click on your child’s age group to register for this portion of the program:
Students are invited to submit an essay or 2D artwork to express their vision of the 2017 theme: Be Human Kind. Community members can also participate by sending their essays and art works.