Recipients of 2026 His Dream. Our Action scholarship includes Velvet Harris, Sacoya Stallsworth, and Chyana Summers.
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EMU student Raj Rahman wins Evans-Strand Peace Award recipient.
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“Dr. King believed that change doesn’t begin with institutions, but with people.”
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“Hope is not passive. Hope is not comfortable. Hope does not wait on its turn. Hope shows up,” Jean-Pierre says in closing, imploring that the audience would not let a loss of hope stop the fight for racial equality. #J310W25 #MLKDay #EMUMLK

“Democracy is not guaranteed, it survives only when people participate.”
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The Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. taught us many lessons. Today, I reflect on his example that non-violent protest in the pursuit of righteous goals holds great power. #emumlk

Today’s event is part of a week of events happening across the university to celebrate the legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #EMUMLK #MLKDay #J310W25

Timeline for the Martin Luther King Driven By The Dream Luncheon, a thread

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After the Driven By The Dream Luncheon, complimentary themed coffee mugs were given out to those who attended, as well as book signings for two of Dr. Mary Francis Berry's books, Slavery After Slavery, and History Teaches Us To Resist.

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Stokes welcomes keynote speaker for the Luncheon, Dr. Mary Francis Berry, to the podium for a sit down discussion of one of her books, titled Slavery after Slavery. She also details her time at Eastern Michigan University, and how King's assassination brought about campus changes.

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Stokes welcomes Sasha Greer to the stage next, a Forensics team member for EMU and an acclaimed speaker for Michigan State University. She recites a poem that is about having hope and fighting through hardships.

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After Mella's performance, Chuck Stokes takes the time to thank the 2025 MLK Celebration Co-Chairs and Sub-Committee, asking the audience to give their applause for their work
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Stokes welcomes Ruth Mella, a Youth Poet Laurette, to recite a poem dedicated to King's accomplishments and legacy.
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During the twenty minute intermission for the Luncheon, those in attendance at the tables are served an entree of assorted roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and meatloaf with gravy. Salad and a plate of cheesecake were also given out.
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