CAMPUS CLIMATE & INTERGROUP RELATIONS
EXPRESSIONS OF
KING'S LEGACY 2016
RIT’s 34th Annual Expressions of King’s Legacy
Celebration featured special keynote speaker Andrew
Young. Young had aligned with King in the important
areas of education, literacy and leadership, and these attributes
weaved their way throughout his long and notable career
in politics, diplomacy and activism. A graduate of Howard
University in Washington, D.C. and Hartford Theological Seminary
in Connecticut, Young would combine human rights activism,
education and politics in key leadership positions throughout the
Civil Rights Movement. He was instrumental in organizing voter
registration processes and policies to include men and women of color.
His work alongside King in writing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the
Voting Rights Act of 1965 remains influential, landmark legislation today.
This years’ Expressions Celebration also featured a mix of music and
dance performances throughout the day. Award winning jazz pianist
Justin Kauflin and Ailey II dance ensemble performed during the keynote
program as well as the Evening of Jazz and Dance. Kauflin also shared a
screening of his film Keep on Keepin’ On, about the jazz great, Clark Terry, who
mentors and befriends Kauflin, a musical prodigy.
The Evening of Jazz and
dance also featured the talent of Rochester’s own Borinquen Dance Theatre.
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We thank all our performers, partners and volunteers for helping to
make this years Expressions Celebration a success and look forword to
sharing in our day of celebration again next year for our 35th anniversary!
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