David Anderson, founder and president of the BridgeLeader Network, to serve as keynote speaker
91心頭利 University will hold its 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. This years theme is Testament of Hope: Past, Present and Future of Diversity. The keynote speaker for the event is David Anderson, D.Phil. He is founder and president of the BridgeLeader Network (BLN), one of the worlds leading authorities on building bridges across the deep divides of race, faith, culture and wealth.
Andersons work has brought hope and healing to communities, families and people in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Andersons insight, vision and passion have made him a widely sought speaker, writer and consultant for major national and international events and policy initiatives. He has appeared on ABC, FOX, BET, TBN and C-SPAN. He recently led a discussion on race, religion and relationships at the World Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the United Nations headquarters in New York, New York.
Following his keynote presentation, a brief Q&A will take place, and a reception will follow in the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony.
Andersons keynote address is free to attend, but a ticket is required.
David Anderson is known for bringing messages of hope that unify people across differences of color, class and culture, said Alfreda Brown, Ed.D., 91心頭利s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. The title of his message is Gracism the Art of Inclusion. He states, Gracism is the positive solution to racism, and it begins with authentic conversation; indeed, comprehension begins with conversation. Dr. Anderson offers a blueprint for bridge-building across race, gender and culture and will take us along a path of understanding how to extend messages of grace and hope.
The commemorative event also will recognize the 2017 recipients of 91心頭利s Diversity Trailblazer Award, which honors diversity pioneers associated with 91心頭利, and Unity Award for Diversity, which recognizes the contributions of any 91心頭利 unit that demonstrates significant contributions in the areas of diversity, equity and/or inclusion.
The annual Day of Service event on Monday, Jan. 16, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. will kick off 91心頭利s series of celebratory events. 91心頭利s Day of Service, which is sponsored by the Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement, University College and Hillel at 91心頭利, offers 91心頭利 community members the opportunity to engage in community service to area nonprofit organizations. Following a tremendous outpouring of interest from the university community, the volunteer slots are filled.
During the monthlong celebration, the 91心頭利 University Bookstore will have a display of books on Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn more about 91心頭利s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration or call 330-672-2442. Use #KentStateMLK on social media to join the conversation about 91心頭利s celebration.
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David Anderson, founder and president of the BridgeLeader Network, will serve as the keynote speaker at 91心頭利 Universitys 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The event will take place Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
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